WARRING STATES PERIOD INLAID GOLD AND SILVER...
Updated September 15, 2026
| Lot number | 442 |
| Estimate | 5,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD |
| Auction | Sep Premier Antique & Collectibles II |
| Date | September 20, 2026 at 1:53 AM EDT |
| Auction house | Yakon Auctions |
| Location | Germantown, Maryland |
INLAID GOLD AND SILVER INLAID TURQUOISE MANAU CROUCHING TIGER BRONZE TOWN. <br>Height:6cm (2.36in) , Width:11cm (4.33in) , Weight408gWarring States Bronze Paperweight in Recumbent Tiger Form Inlaid with Gold, Turquoise and Agate This bronze paperweight from the Warring States Period is cast as a crouching tiger. Gold wire outlines the tiger??s striped patterns, with turquoise and red agate inlaid within the carved grooves. A round turquoise plaque adorns its forehead, and black glass beads serve as eyes. The curled, full body bears a powerful yet vivid demeanor. Such tiger-shaped weights were used to press writing slips or mats in ancient studies. Tigers symbolize warding off evil and noble authority. The composite inlay of gold, turquoise and agate represents the highest craft standard for Warring States aristocratic wares, embodying pre-Qin mastery of metalwork and three-dimensional bronze casting.<br><br>ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH NO RETURNS OR CANCELLATIONS.<br><br> 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.<br><br> 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.<br><br> 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.<br><br> 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.<br><br> Terms such as "attributed to," "after," "ma
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