California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Dec. 15, 2013  Dec. 15, 2013

 Lot # 165 
A SET OF FORTY-ONE GILT BRONZE CHINESE ARMOR PARTS    清 銅鎏金盔甲配件一套 共四十一件


  • Dimension: Smallest L: 2 1/4 in (6.1 cm) W: 2 3/8 in (3.5 cm) Largest L: 7 1/4 in (18.5 cm) W: 3 1/4 in (8.3 cm)
  • Estimate From: $4000
  • Estimate To: $6000

The set includes forty gilt bronze small armor pieces and a gilt bronze mirror armor in rectangular, square, triangular, and dragon shapes, with dragon over ocean, goldfish swimming, and dragon mask motifs. The mirror armor with bulging center, surrounded by confronting dragons chasing flaming sphere. Qing Dynasty period