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LOT 68

Lot 68

A Rare Bronze Circular 'Narrative' Mirror, Song Dynasty (960-1279)

A Rare Bronze Circular 'Narrative' Mirror, Song Dynasty (960-1279)
Lot 68 Details
A Rare Bronze Circular 'Narrative' Mirror, Song Dynasty (960-1279)

宋 '柳毅传书'铜镜

The small knop is encircled by a landscape scene featuring figures and animals beneath overhanging branches, with stylized waves rendered in the foreground
diameter 6.7 in — 17.1 cm

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $2,250
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A Rare Bronze Circular 'Narrative' Mirror, Song Dynasty (960-1279)
  • A Rare Bronze Circular 'Narrative' Mirror, Song Dynasty (960-1279)
  • A Rare Bronze Circular 'Narrative' Mirror, Song Dynasty (960-1279)
Provenance:

Private Collection, Montreal, QC
来源：
蒙特利尔，魁北克，私人收藏

Note:

Compare with an example of identical size sold by Christie's New York, March 22, 2012, lot 1464, price realised 6,000 USD
相同尺寸一例铜镜请参考纽约佳士得2012年3月22日，拍品编号1464，售价:6,000美金
https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-5540073

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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