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(Lots 1001 - 1070)
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(Lots 1001 - 1070)
Lot 1023
A TURQUOISE-INLAID GILT-BRONZE 'MYTHICAL BEAST' BELT HOOK Warring States Period - Western Han Dynasty
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A TURQUOISE-INLAID GILT-BRONZE 'MYTHICAL BEAST' BELT HOOK
Warring States Period - Western Han Dynasty
21.2 cm long
21.2 cm long
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戰國至西漢 鎏金銅獸面紋嵌松石帶鉤
This belt hook, intended for aristocratic use, seamlessly blends practical functionality with artistic value. It was fashioned in an elegant form with the hook's head, body, and tail adorned with lifelike animal heads. Though each head exhibits distinct characteristics, they harmonize into a unified whole, radiating both majesty and dynamic energy. Their exaggerated forms feature wide-open eyes and stern expressions, radiating mystery and power, reflecting strong totemic worship and decorative intent. Artisans skilfully inlaid turquoise stones into the spaces between the animal heads. These gems, with their vivid hues and smooth texture, shimmer with captivating lustre under light, creating a splendid visual contrast with the metallic heads. This inlay not only fills the space but also elevates the overall sense of luxury. This belt hook transcends mere practicality as an accessory; it stands as a vital vessel embodying the ritual culture, metalworking craftsmanship, and aesthetic pursuits of nobility from the Warring States period through the Western Han dynasty.
此帶鉤為精工細作之貴族用器，完美融合了實用功能與藝術裝飾價值。器物整體造型典雅，其鉤首、鉤身至鉤尾均以栩栩如生的獸首作裝飾，獸首形態各異卻和諧統一，既彰顯威嚴又富於動感。其造型生動誇張，雙目圓睜，神情威嚴，充滿神秘與力量感，具有濃厚的圖騰崇拜與裝飾意圖。工匠巧妙地在獸首之間的空白處填嵌綠松石，這些寶石色澤明豔、質地溫潤，在光線下流轉著迷人的光澤，與金屬獸首形成華美的視覺對比，填補了空間又提升了整體的奢華感，這件帶鉤不僅是一件實用的服飾配件，更是戰國至西漢時期貴族禮儀文化、金屬工藝與審美追求的重要載體。