Asian Art

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LOT 26

Lot 26

A Bronze Octalobed 'Flower' Mirror, Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907)

A Bronze Octalobed 'Flower' Mirror, Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907)
Lot 26 Details
A Bronze Octalobed 'Flower' Mirror, Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907)

唐 青铜折枝花卉纹镜

Of mallow form, the mirror well-cast with a raised lip and decorated with various flowers and vines joined by a single branch encircling a flower blossom to the centre, the silvered surface with patches of russet and green encrustation
diameter 8.3 in — 21.2 cm

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

Realised: $1,560
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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A Bronze Octalobed 'Flower' Mirror, Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907)
  • A Bronze Octalobed 'Flower' Mirror, Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907)
  • A Bronze Octalobed 'Flower' Mirror, Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907)
Provenance:

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

Note:

For a similar example, please see Sotheby's New York, March 19, 2014, lot 209
类似拍品请参考纽约苏富比2014年3月19日,拍品编号209

Sotheby's New York, March 19, 2014, lot 209
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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