Age: Mid-Qing dynasty

Description: An exquisite Chinese reticulated gilt bronze official’s buckle. With 5-toed dragons against a scrolling cloud pattern background. Finely cast with an extensively tooled surface. The dragons were cast separately and interlocked into the clouds so that they shift slightly with motion.

Size Length 4 1/8 inches 11 1/2 cm

Provenance: From a South Florida home

Lot Notes:

Condition Report: the Buckle is in overall good condition with minor scratches on the back. PLEASE REQUEST ADDITIONAL PHOTOS OR A CONDITION REPORT AS NEEDED.

The absence of a condition report does not imply good or bad condition however a condition report may be requested as additional information about any lot. Please understand that any statement about condition is provided to a prospective buyer as a courtesy and a prospective buyer is encouraged to have a professional restorer or art conservator evaluate lots and their respective condition to make sure they meet any particular expectations. All lots are sold as-is where is. Please note this Sale is conducted in USD. All Canadian customers will have the option of paying the CAD equivalent. Bronze keywords: gilt, gilded, imperial, dragon, qianlong, xuande, qing dynasty, ming, bronze, patina, purple bronze, censer, incense burner, koro, tripod, chinese, tibet, tibetan, buddhist, hong kong, taiwan, old, antique