Han Dynasty gilded belt hook
During the Han Dynasty (from the Warring States Period to the Han Dynasty), the belt hook was the hook buckle of the waist belt. It was an essential item for clothing in the past dynasties. During the Han Dynasty, most of the belt hooks were cast in bronze, with various forms, which matched the popular patterns at that time. The gold-gilded hook was decorated with a gold-gilding process. Gold-gilding was a process of gilding the surface of metal. The gilded hooks from the Han Dynasty could be further decorated with gold, inlaid with gold and silver, inlaid with turquoise and jade. Not only did it have practical functions, it could be used to connect the two ends of the belt and fix the belt. Moreover, due to its exquisite production, it was also an accessory used by ancient nobles and literati warriors to tie the belt. It was a symbol of status and had a high level of craftsmanship, artistic value, cultural value, appreciation value, and collection value. Belt hooks could be divided into two types: curved hooks and straight hooks. They were composed of four parts: hook, neck, body, and button. The button was on the back and could be fixed on the leather belt. The neck and body could be decorated with different patterns. The novel "Gilded Palm" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Western Han Dynasty topaz belt hook auction
In November 2020, at Christie's London's "Important China Fine Art" auction, a Western Han topaz belt hook was sold for 2.9 million pounds (equivalent to more than 25 million yuan). This item was once collected by Chen Rentao, a wealthy businessman in Shanghai during the Republic of China. Later, it was owned by the baron and his wife. It was estimated to be 600,000 - 800,000 pounds before the auction and was finally sold at a premium of 4 times. The novel "Gilded Palm" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Han Dynasty gilded bronze
There was information about two gilded bronze pots from the Han Dynasty. The first was a gilt gold and silver milk nail pattern copper pot unearthed from Liu Sheng's tomb in Mancheng, Baoding City, Hebei Province in 1968. It was 45 cm high, 14.2 cm in diameter, 28.9 cm in diameter. It was open and tied to the neck. The bulging belly was high and round. The top of the pot cover was curved, and the lower part was inward. The cover mouth was a sub-mouth, and there were three cloud-shaped buttons on the top of the cover. There was a pair of gilded copper rings on his shoulders. There were three sets of diagonal square patterns on the body, each set separated by a wide silver strip, and the intersections were decorated with silver nails. The squares were inlaid with green glaze and engraved with small squares and dots. The patterns on the lid were the same as those on the body. The lid of the pot was engraved with the words "Zhen Shi", and the bottom of the pot was engraved with the words "Zhen Shi". A high official. Five buckets and five liters. Now Changle Food Officer. The second was a bronze pot with gold and silver dragon patterns of the Western Han Dynasty unearthed in 1968 from the tomb of Liu Sheng, King Jing of Zhongshan in Mancheng Ling Mountain. It was 59.5 cm high, 37 cm in diameter and weighed 16.25 kg. The whole body of the pot is decorated with gilded and silver-plated craftsmanship. It has a luxurious mouth, a neck, a bulging belly, a round foot, and a pair of head rings on the abdomen. The mouth and feet were decorated with silver-gilded cloud patterns, the neck was decorated with a triangular belt of gold and silver, and the abdomen was decorated with four golden dragons with one head and two bodies coiling around each other, decorated with golden cloud patterns. The head is gilded with gold. The cover is decorated with three gold-plated Kui phoenixes, the edge of the cover is decorated with silver-plated cloud patterns, the cover is decorated with three silver-plated cloud-shaped buttons, and the cloud buttons are silver-plated. The inner wall of the pot was painted with a layer of red paint, and the bottom of the pot was engraved with the words "Chu Da Guan, groove, capacity of a stone mouth, weighing two jun eight jin ten taels, first". The novel " Gilded Palm " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Auction of Jade Belt-hooks in Han Dynasty
In an auction launched by Christie's in London on November 3,2020, a Western Han topaz belt was valued at 600,000 - 800,000 pounds before the hook auction and finally sold for 2.9 million pounds (equivalent to more than 25 million yuan). This transaction price reflected that the Han Dynasty jade belt hook might have a high value in the auction market, but this auction alone could not fully represent the entire auction market of the Han Dynasty jade belt hook. Its market price may also be affected by the jade quality, craftsmanship, preservation, historical and cultural value, and many other factors. The novel "Gilded Palm" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
The Western Han Dynasty gilded five baht
The five-baht coin was the currency that had been used for the longest time in the history of our country's coins. It had been cast by more than 10 dynasties and political powers and more than 20 emperors. In the fifth year of Yuanshou of the Western Han Dynasty, five baht coins were first issued in the Central Plains. During the period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, it was stipulated that the five-baht coins must be uniformly cast by the "Zhong Guan" who was in charge of casting coins in the imperial court. The shape of the coins was relatively uniform. The diameter of the coins was 2.53 - 2.54 cm, and some were 2.56 cm. The difference was between 0.03 cm. The thickness of the coins was 0.2 - 0.26 cm, and the weight was 4 - 4.5 grams. Although there were a lot of five-baht coins in the world, most of them were made of copper. The gilded five-baht coins of the Western Han Dynasty were rare and precious. In terms of production techniques, gilding was a technique widely used in bronzeware, coins, and other items. It could enhance the sense of luxury and save precious metals. In ancient times, the five baht gold gilded coins might have been used as gifts and rewards by the royal family and the nobles. It could be distinguished from coins made of pure gold in terms of patina. The gilded five baht was mainly made of copper, and the surface was gilded. After the baptism of time, the gilded layer might fall off, and the surface of the coin would have a mottled feeling and might rust, while pure gold coins had no rust. The novel " Gilded Palm " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Rhinoceros gold belt hook buckle
The belt hook was the hook of the belt worn by the ancient nobles and literati. It was also known as the "rhinoceros" in ancient times. The belt hook was mostly made of gilding and other techniques. It came in various forms. Its main purpose was to connect the two ends of the leather belt so that the leather belt could firmly tie the robe. It could also be used to hang small items such as seals and bronze mirrors. It was composed of a hook head, a hook body, and a hook button. One end had a hook, and the other end had a button. The length was different. The materials used to make the hook were mainly copper and iron, but there were also gold, silver, jade, stone, and so on. However, the description of " rhinoceros gilded belt hook buckle " was not very clear. If you wanted to know more about a specific rhinoceros gilded belt hook buckle, such as the specific value of a collection, historical background, etc., you needed more detailed descriptions. The novel " Gilded Palm " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
The price of gold and silver belt hooks in the Han Dynasty
There was a big difference in the price of the Han Dynasty gold and silver belt hook. There was a Han Dynasty style gold and silver inlaid gem belt hook that cost 12000 yuan, and there was a Han Dynasty gold and silver bronze belt hook that cost 2800 yuan. The novel "Gilded Palm" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
A jade belt hook worth more than 20 million
A Western Han topaz belt hook was sold for 2.9 million pounds, equivalent to more than 25 million yuan. Hooks were usually used by the royal family and nobles. Other than jade, there were also gold, silver, copper, iron, and other metals. They were also gilded, inlaid with gold, and inlaid with treasures. Jade belt hooks had appeared since the Liangzhu culture. After many dynasties, jade belt hooks of different dynasties had their own characteristics in terms of craftsmanship, shape, cultural value, and so on. All these factors might make them valuable. For example, the jade quality of the jade belt hook itself was not cheap. In addition, it might have historical and cultural value and craftsmanship value. The combination of various values made it sell at a high price in the auction market. The novel " Gilded Palm " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Tang Dynasty leather belt
The leather belt of the Tang Dynasty was a kind of belt used to show people's identity and status. According to the documents provided, the leather belt of the Tang Dynasty had many kinds of texture and shapes. The leather belt was equipped with a belt, which was a kind of square decorative piece. According to the rank of the official position, the texture of the decorative piece was also different. For example, second-grade officials and above would use gold jade, sixth-grade officials and above would use rhinoceros jade, and ninth-grade officials and above would use silver jade. In addition, the number of rings on the belt could also indicate the status of the owner. The highest grade belt had 13 rings. People in the Tang Dynasty paid special attention to jade belts, so jade belts were regarded as the highest grade of leather belts. The number of pieces and patterns on jade belts directly represented the difference in official rank and status. Generally speaking, the leather belt of the Tang Dynasty was an important clothing used to show people's identity and status.
Gilded Box of Qing Dynasty
There were many kinds of gilded boxes in the Qing Dynasty. For example, the silver-gilded gold inlaid with the Enamel Inkstone Box in the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty was very exquisite. There was a rectangular silver drawer in the box. There were two square inkstone pools on the drawer. The silver round pieces on both sides of the outer wall of the box were decorated with burning blue. There was a semi-circular drawer inside which could store ink ingots. It was a silver rectangular shape with a cover and eight small feet. At the center of the bottom was engraved with the words "Made in the Qianlong Period of the Qing Dynasty". The whole body was engraved with gold and inlaid with blue decoration. There was also a gold-plated copper inlaid silk porcelain box. The box was made of gold-plated copper and was divided into two parts. The upper and lower parts were almost the same size. The main decorative patterns on the lid were the four treasures of the Buddhist Eight Treasures. The outer side of the lower part of the box was painted with the other four treasures of the Buddhist Eight Treasures. In addition, there was also a copper gilded pumpkin shaped leaf pattern cover box in the Qing Dynasty. It was made of refined copper. The gilded gold was thick and the color was luxurious. The ware was in the shape of a pumpkin. The workmanship was excellent. The carving skills were superb. The plum blossoms and vines were beautifully decorated. The patina was mellow and the wear was natural. It had a high collection value. The novel " Gilded Palm " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Gilded jewelry of the Tang Dynasty
There were many types of gilded jewelry in the Tang Dynasty. In terms of hair accessories, there was a silver-gilded hollowed-out flower pattern double-piece hairpin with an exquisite hairpin head. There was also Bu Yao, as described in the poem,"Cloudy Hair, Flower Face, Golden Bu Yao." On the arm ornaments, the gilded silver arm bracelet of the Tang Dynasty was unearthed from the underground palace of the Tang Dynasty under the pagoda of the Fa Men Temple. It was hammered into shape, with patterns cast or flat chisel. The pattern was gilded. The surface of the bracelet was oval, and the top was engraved with exquisite patterns such as the Karma Vajra Pestle. The arm bracelet was a ring-shaped jewelry worn on the upper arms of Buddha, Bodhisattva or women. In addition, there are rings, such as the gold ring inlaid with blue gemstones in Tang Dynasty, the oval ring holder of the early Tang Dynasty is decorated with beads, and the place where the ring connects is also decorated with three golden millet, and the middle is inlaid with blue transparent gemstones; There are also rings unearthed from the stone coffin tomb of Tang Dynasty in Zhujiawan, Chengguan Town, Yuzhong County. The ring surface is relatively round, inlaid with one ruby and two amethysts. The shape and craftsmanship have Arabian cultural characteristics. From the container jewelry, there was a gilded parrot silver box of the Tang Dynasty, size was 8.5 centimeters high and 11 centimeters in diameter. There was also a gilded octagonal silver cup of the Tang Dynasty found in Hejia Village in the southern suburbs of Xi'an City in 1970. It had a unique shape and was composed of eight faces. Each face was decorated with the image of Hu people holding different musical instruments. There was also the Tang Dynasty silver-gilded "Buddha Shuo Guang Yi Fa Men Jing"(upper and lower volumes) with a sutra tube, each 29.5 cm high, the diameter of the tube body 7 cm, the widest 10 cm, the total weight 3588 grams, the top of the lid was cast with exquisite decorations such as sitting Buddha, there were sutra scrolls inside the tube, each sutra scroll was 178 cm long and 13.8 cm high. In addition, there was also a gold-plated silver teapot with a cup in the mouth of a dancing horse. The teapot was decorated with exquisite gold-plated decorations of a horse kneeling on the ground with a cup in its mouth. There was also a historical story behind it. The novel "Gilded Palm" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!