Description:

South Western China, Yunnan Province, Warring States Period, ca. 475 - 221 BCE. A stunning bracelet composed of bronze with high tin content and intricate malachite inlays. The perforated discs of malachite are inlayed using a still-preserved organic glue, and average between 1-2mm in diameter, and create a scale-like appearance. The jewelry of Dian Ruling class can be identified by this inlaid pattern. The craftsmanship of this bracelet is simply incredible with the shear amount of fine detail put into each malachite disc, and the fine casting of the bronze, truly fit for a king! 2.5"(6.6 cm) outer diameter, 2.4" (6.2) inner diameter.

A micrograph report can accompany this lot upon request.

Provenance: Ex-Connell Collection, MA.

All items in this auction are legal to buy/sell under U.S. statute covering cultural patrimony per United States Code 2600, CHAPTER 14 -- CONVENTION ON CULTURAL PROPERTY, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

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  • Condition: Excellent.

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