A gilt bronze inlaid belt hook. Warring States Period © 2002-2010 Bonhams 1793 Ltd Cast with a dragon head for the hook and three reticulated animals on the curve of the handle highlighted with gold and silver leaf and colored inlay (corrosion, losses...

A set of two fine openwork carved jade plaques mounted to coppergilt belt hooks. China, probably Ming dynasty. photo courtesy Nagel L. 12,5 cm. Wear to gilding, greenish patina - Estimate 1 800 € Property from a German private collection Nagel Auktionen....