The fittings crafted from a copper alloy with a scrolling floral and foliate design worked in high relief repousse, then clad with a thick gold sheet overlay. The set comprised of a two part buckle, a three way buckle, and nine decorative plaques. The plaques would originally have been attached to a leather bridle. Remnants of cloth and leather are still present to the interior of some pieces.
The Khitan were a nomadic people who roamed the steppes of north eastern Asia. Consolidating power under the ruler Yelu Abaoji, they formed a powerful dynastic empire contemporaneous with the Chinese Song Dynasty, and are considered a legitimate Chinese dynasty as well, known as the Liao Dynasty.
On loan to the Heritage Museum of Art, Chicago, IL 2017 – 2019.
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Dimensions:Height: 10.25 in (26.04 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
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Style:Tang(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:CopperGoldRepoussé
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Place of Origin:China
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Period:15th Century and Earlier
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Date of Manufacture:10th-11th Century
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Condition:FairWear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. In very good condition for age. With some areas of verdigris. Remnants of cloth, leather and resin to the interior.
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Seller Location:Austin, TX
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Reference Number:Seller: LU894716946822
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