Two silver and gold inlaid bronze fittings and a miniature vase
Warring States and later Comprising: a fitting of slender hexagonal form, with baluster finial and flaring trumpet terminal, decorated with a central chevron design within scrollwork borders; a silver inlaid bronze chariot fitting decorated with stylised bird and animal motifs; and a miniature baluster form vase with twin phoenix head handles, decorated with scrolling designs and stylised bird head motifs. The chariot fitting 16.2cm (6.3/8in) long. (3).
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Provenance: a British private collection formed prior to 2004.Compare the first fitting with an example sold at Christie's New York, 19-20 September 2013, lot 1501.