BRONZE TOWN WITH GOLD INLAID AND TURQUOISE...

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Lot number	228
Estimate	5,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD
Category	Fine Art & Prints
Auction	Sep Premier Antique & Collectibles II
Date	September 20, 2026 at 1:53 AM EDT
Auction house	Yakon Auctions
Location	Germantown, Maryland

COILED DRAGON FROM THE WARRING STATES PERIOD. Height:8cm (3.15in) , Width:9cm (3.54in) , Weight:711g (1.567lb) Warring States Coiled Dragon Bronze Weight Inlaid with Gold & Turquoise Cast in bronze, this mat weight takes the form of a hollow interwoven coiled dragon. Fine gold wire outlines its horns, snout and scale edges, while the whole body is paved with turquoise slabs separated by gold filigree to form scale patterns, dark stone inlays serve as pupils, wrapped in thick ancient green bronze patina. The twisting vigorous dragon stabilizes mat corners while bearing auspicious symbolism. Dragon-shaped gold-turquoise inlaid weights were exclusive to nobles, integrating three supreme Warring States crafts: gold inlay, turquoise mosaic and hollow bronze casting, a precious heavy bronze furnishing artifact of ancient times. ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH NO RETURNS OR CANCELLATIONS. Additional photographs and condition reports may be provided upon request as a courtesy only. Any condition report, catalogue description, image, certificate, report, document, authentication statement, authentication opinion, specialist opinion, or communication regarding origin, date, age, attribution, authenticity, authorship, signature, condition, provenance, or value is an opinion only and not a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Yakon Auctions. The absence of reference to defects, restoration, wear, damage, handling marks, conservation, alteration, or repair does not mean the lot is free from such matters. Photographs are for reference only and may not accurately reflect color, tone, dimensions, condition, signature details, or the true state of the lot. Buyers should review all images carefully, as they form part of the description. Provenance is provided by the consignor, prior owner, or most recent owner and may not be supported by records. All reports, COAs, appraisals, authentication letters, provenance statements, invoices, labels, or related documents, including any opinions, analyses, or conclusions therein, are provided as received from the consignor, prior owner, or third party, and have not been independently verified by Yakon Auctions. Such materials are for reference only and are not guarantees of authenticity, authorship, signature, origin, age, period, provenance, condition, or value. All artworks, antiques, collectibles, autographed items, signed memorabilia, music memorabilia, records, photographs, posters, entertainment collectibles, and related items are offered based on information and documentation provided with the lot. Unless expressly stated, Yakon Auctions has not independently authenticated any signature, inscription, attribution, authorship, association, provenance, pressing detail, edition, period, origin, or related documentation. Terms such as "attributed to," "after," "manner of," "circle of," "school of," "in the artist's style," or similar la

BRONZE TOWN WITH GOLD INLAID AND TURQUOISE...

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