Lot 279: A Chinese Bronze Tortoise Container with Gold Inlay,...
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A Chinese Bronze Tortoise Container with Gold Inlay, Han Dynasty or Later.
This Chinese bronze container is intricately designed in the form of a tortoise, featuring detailed gold inlay patterns across its body and shell. The tortoise’s removable shell serves as a lid, revealing a hollow interior. The inlay highlights geometric motifs and scales, emphasizing the creature’s natural form.
L: Approximately 8.5cm
Provenance: Private W London Collection.
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