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(Lots 1001 - 1070)
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(Lots 1001 - 1070)
Lot 1018
A GOLD AND SILVER-INLAID BRONZE 'DRAGON' ORNAMENT Warring States Period - Western Han Dynasty
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A GOLD AND SILVER-INLAID BRONZE 'DRAGON' ORNAMENT
Warring States Period - Western Han Dynasty
5.3 cm diam.
5.3 cm diam.
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戰國至西漢 銅錯金銀夔龍紋泡飾
This ornament features a copper body that underwent casting, polishing, and shaping processes to ensure a smooth surface before being inlaid with gold and silver. Specifically, gold and silver sheets were first cut and hammered into specific shapes, then embedded into pre-made grooves to form the dragon pattern. After inlaying, meticulous polishing ensured the gold and silver lay perfectly flush with the copper base. Final polishing achieved the exquisite visual effect of gold and silver patterns on a copper base.
This type of ornament primarily served as decorative elements for clothing, belts, horse tack, lacquered woodware, or chariot fittings. They were commonly found adorning robes, jade belts, lacquered shields, or chariot ornaments. The lustrous metal and imposing patterns signified the wearer's status and prestige. This ornament with gold and silver inlay epitomizes the pinnacle of craftsmanship and aesthetic refinement from the Warring States period to the Western Han dynasty. Using metal as its medium, it seamlessly integrates masterful technical skill, spiritual aspirations, artistic expression, and symbols of social status.
此件夔龍紋泡飾呈半球形，其銅胎經鑄造、打磨及塑形工序處理，確保表面平整後採用錯金銀工藝進行鑲嵌。具體而言，先將金銀片裁切、錘揲成特定形狀，繼而嵌入預先製作的凹槽內，形成夔龍紋樣。鑲嵌完成後，需進行細緻打磨，使金銀與銅胎完全平齊，最後經拋光處理，最終呈現銅底金銀紋的華美視覺效果。
泡飾（亦稱鈕飾或扣飾）多作為服裝、帶具、馬具、漆木器或車馬器的裝飾構件，常見於衣袍、玉帶表面的綴飾，或漆盾、戰車飾件的鑲嵌裝飾，通過金屬的華美質感與紋樣的威嚴形態彰顯佩戴者的身份地位。這件銅質錯金銀夔龍紋泡飾堪稱戰國至西漢時期工藝美學的精華凝結。其以金屬為載體，將精湛工藝技術、精神信仰追求、審美藝術表達與社會身份象徵融為一體。