The Yayishanzhai Collection
雅宜山齋藏珍
(Lots 1001 - 1070)
雅宜山齋藏珍
(Lots 1001 - 1070)
Lot 1028
A GROUP OF SEVEN SILVER 'BEAR' ORNAMENTS Western Han Dynasty
Ending from 20 November 2025, 14:00 HKT
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A GROUP OF SEVEN SILVER 'BEAR' ORNAMENTS
Western Han Dynasty
Each 2.3 cm diam. (7).
Each 2.3 cm diam. (7).
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西漢 銀狗熊泡飾 一組七件
These small, round decorative pieces feature lifelike bear motifs, each depicted in a vivid crouching posture. Crafted with meticulous care from precious silver, these ornaments exhibit exquisite workmanship. The artisans skillfully captured the bears' endearingly clumsy expressions, resulting in forms that are both charming and dynamic, showcasing an artistic style that is rustic yet vibrant with life.
Ornaments of this kind typically refer to small spherical or hemispherical metal decorative pieces. They were extremely common in the decoration of gold, silver, bronze, or jade artifacts during the Western Han Dynasty, often serving as exquisite embellishments on clothing, belt hooks, chariot fittings, vessel handles, or decorative assemblies, combining both practical and ornamental functions. This set of silver bear-shaped ornaments not only reflects the Western Han aristocracy's fondness for animal-themed decorations but also demonstrates the superb craftsmanship and aesthetic pursuit of metalwork at the time. The complete set of seven pieces, preserved in uniform form and excellent condition, holds immense historical, artistic, and collectible value.
此組器物為小型圓泡狀裝飾構件，主題造型為栩栩如生的狗熊，均呈現出生動的蹲踞姿態。這些泡飾以珍貴的銀質材料精心打造，工藝極為精緻，工匠巧妙地捕捉了狗熊憨態可掬的神態，造型既可愛又充滿動態感，展現出樸拙而富有生命力的藝術風格。
泡飾一般為金屬質地的小型圓球形或半球形飾件，在西漢時期的金銀器、銅器或玉器裝飾中極為常見，多作為服飾、帶鉤、車馬器、器物手柄或裝飾組件上的精美點綴物，兼具實用與裝飾功能。此組銀質狗熊泡飾不僅體現了西漢貴族階層對動物主題裝飾的偏愛，更反映了當時金屬細工的高超技藝與審美追求。一組七件同時保存至今，形制統一、品相完好，具有極高的歷史、藝術與收藏價值。