Lot 198 , A gold and wood bangle, China, late 19th/early 20th century

A gold and wood bangle, China, late 19th/early 20th century, the clasp designed as two confronted dragons fighting over a pearl, mounted in gold, to a wooden band, inner circumference approximately 15cm
£300-500

Condition:
Fine workmanship, with some denting to dragons. Wood is worn and fragile - intact at time of writing. Clasp slightly uneven - secure, but hook could benefit from careful tightening to draw the dragons closer together. Gross weight approximately 19 grams.

Sold for £750