Asian Art

May 1520, 2021
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LOT 25

Lot 25

A Silvery Bronze 'Lion And Grapevine' Mirror, Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907)

A Silvery Bronze 'Lion And Grapevine' Mirror, Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907)
Lot 25 Details
A Silvery Bronze 'Lion And Grapevine' Mirror, Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907)

唐 海兽葡萄纹铜镜

Cast in high relief on the back with a crouching animal-form loop surrounded by six animals crawling amongst grapevines, encircled by a frieze of numerous birds and galloping animals among further scrolling vines, the bronze with a bright silvery patina with areas of malachite encrustation
diameter 5.7 in — 14.6 cm

Estimate $800-$1,200

Realised: $1,920
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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A Silvery Bronze 'Lion And Grapevine' Mirror, Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907)
  • A Silvery Bronze 'Lion And Grapevine' Mirror, Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907)
  • A Silvery Bronze 'Lion And Grapevine' Mirror, Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907)
Provenance:

C.C. Lai Antiques, Toronto
涞源:C.C. Lai Antiques, 多伦多

Note:

For similar examples, please see Christie's New York, September 18, 2014, lots 1014 and 1015
类似拍品请参考纽约佳士得2014年9月18日,拍品编号1014,1015

Christie's New York, September 18, 2014, lot 1014
Christie's New York, September 18, 2014, lot 1015
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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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