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Property from a New York Private Collection

An archaic bronze ‘dragon’ zither tuning key, Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period

Live auction begins on:

March 25, 01:30 PM GMT

Estimate

2,000 - 3,000 USD

Lot Details

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Description

Length 6½ in., 16.5 cm

Collection of Esther Underhill Haviland (1921-1996) and John McMullen Farrior (1920-1989), acquired in China between 1947 and 1950, and thence by descent.

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