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Bronze Dragon Hook w/ Silver Inlaid,Warring State

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A Chinese bronze dragon hook with silver inlaid, dating from the Warring State Period. The long curved dragon hook has a complex silver inlaid network of archaic geometric patterns expertly applied on the surface with a detailed dragon head at the end with turquoise stone eyes.
L. 5 3/4" (14.6 cm)
Provenance: purchased from Dragon Culture, Hong Kong ,1990s
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Condition: in overall good condition with light green encrustation under the hook

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Bronze Dragon Hook w/ Silver Inlaid,Warring State

Lot 0011

Estimate $600-$800Mar 31, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

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