500BC Vietnam Dong Son Excavated Bronze Belt Buckle Pelican Motif (Mil) 228

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Up for sale from a recent collector in Honolulu Hawaii this circa 500B.C. Vietnam Dong Son excavated belt buckle that was designed in the shape of a pelican.  The condition is described above - for more details please check the photos.
This is only one of about 300 pieces that will be listed in the coming days and weeks from this collection.  We w
ere very fortunate for having been chosen to
work with the estate.  There are many items that I have not seen outside of well stocked museums.  I hope that these items will find new homes in collections all over the world.  The owner has some provenance information that can be given on a item by items basis if available.
Measurements:
2.5 inches long x 16g
Email me with questions!!!  Bid with confidence!!!  More pictures are available!!!  Items sold as is!!!
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