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A bronze belt-hook, Zhou Dynasty (c. 1050-221 BC)
A bronze belt-hook, Zhou Dynasty (c. 1050-221 BC)
Length 4,8 cm.
Tarnished.
Provenance
Orvar Karlbeck (1879-1967), a handwritten card describing the object (found in 'Shan Chow'), and dated Stockholm 16 Dec 1947 enclosed.
From the Collection of a Swedish Connoisseur, Stockholm.
More information
The collection is a study collection, accumulated during a lifetime. The collector operated within the field of oriental works of art. Due to his knowledge and sense for quality he was of great help to many of the members of Kinaklubben (The China Club) with members such as the Swedish Crown Prince Gustav Adolf, Emil Hultmark and Carl Kempe. The collection is mainly acquired in Sweden and London.