Warring States Period, 475-221 BC. A bronze cheek piece in the form of a recurved dragon, head with open mouth and incised eye detail, maned long body with some scale detailing, large loop on the back, two small feet below, curled tail with scale detailing; two attachment loops to the back; from the Heibei province. 360 grams total, 14.5cm (5 3/4"). Property of a Brussels gentleman; acquired on the European art market. [No Reserve] Fine condition.