
Description
Dimensions:H. 93 cm. W. 25 cm.
A Chinese gilt bronze stringed instrument, measuring 93 cm in height and 25 cm in width. It features a dragon-head finial at the top, with a long, slender neck and a trapezoidal soundbox. The entire surface is richly decorated with gilt bronze reliefs, silver inlay, and inset gemstones in red, blue, and turquoise hues, depicting auspicious motifs. The elaborate metalwork and gemstone inlay highlight exceptional craftsmanship, reflecting the opulent aesthetic of traditional Tibetan or Mongolian musical art.
A Chinese gilt bronze stringed instrument, measuring 93 cm in height and 25 cm in width. It features a dragon-head finial at the top, with a long, slender neck and a trapezoidal soundbox. The entire surface is richly decorated with gilt bronze reliefs, silver inlay, and inset gemstones in red, blue, and turquoise hues, depicting auspicious motifs. The elaborate metalwork and gemstone inlay highlight exceptional craftsmanship, reflecting the opulent aesthetic of traditional Tibetan or Mongolian musical art.
Condition
Over all in EXCELLENT Condition.
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Wilmington Gallery provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, and is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, mater.
The bidder assumes responsibility for ensuring that the condition of the item(s) meets with their satisfaction prior to bidding. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.
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CHINESE GILT BRONZE STRINGED INSTRUMENT
Estimate $800-$2,500
Starting Price
$400
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Day-2 2026 CHINESE ANTIQUES & DECORATIONS
May 15, 2026 9:00 AM EDTNewark, DE, United States
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