No. 99607758

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Ordos Bronze Horse Belt Plaque
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6 weeks ago

Ordos Bronze Horse Belt Plaque

A finely cast Ordos, bronze belt plaque, depicting a stylised horse. The animal is depicted galloping, with its legs bent underneath the torso. The horse is finely rendered, showing details such as the nose band, blinkers and brow band on its head. There are two hollowed circles decorating the body on the shoulder and hind thighs respectively, suggesting they may have originally been embedded with precious inlays. Similar circles have been used to represent the eye of the animal. The reverse of the plaque is hollowed with two large protruding lugs, included to aid in the attachment of the plaque onto a piece of fabric or leather. The piece is covered with an attractive patina and some encrustations. Measurements: L 6.3cm x W 5.3cm x H 2.3cm Provenance: Provenance: Acquired 1980-2015, Ex Abelita family collection. N.B. Delivery may be longer due to the busier period and we do not guarantee delivery before Christmas. Items paid for after the 19th December will be shipped after the New Year (week commencing on the 5th January 2026). **There will be an additional fee incurred for returned shipments due to buyer’s non-response to customs enquiries and/or unsuccessful delivery attempts.**

No. 99607758

No longer available
Ordos Bronze Horse Belt Plaque

Ordos Bronze Horse Belt Plaque

A finely cast Ordos, bronze belt plaque, depicting a stylised horse. The animal is depicted galloping, with its legs bent underneath the torso. The horse is finely rendered, showing details such as the nose band, blinkers and brow band on its head. There are two hollowed circles decorating the body on the shoulder and hind thighs respectively, suggesting they may have originally been embedded with precious inlays. Similar circles have been used to represent the eye of the animal. The reverse of the plaque is hollowed with two large protruding lugs, included to aid in the attachment of the plaque onto a piece of fabric or leather. The piece is covered with an attractive patina and some encrustations.

Measurements: L 6.3cm x W 5.3cm x H 2.3cm

Provenance: Provenance: Acquired 1980-2015, Ex Abelita family collection.

N.B. Delivery may be longer due to the busier period and we do not guarantee delivery before Christmas. Items paid for after the 19th December will be shipped after the New Year (week commencing on the 5th January 2026). **There will be an additional fee incurred for returned shipments due to buyer’s non-response to customs enquiries and/or unsuccessful delivery attempts.**

Bidding closed
Peter Reynaers
Expert
Estimate  € 450 - € 550

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