Asian Art

May 1520, 2021
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LOT 27

Lot 27

A Bronze Circular Mirror With Animals, Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220)

A Bronze Circular Mirror With Animals, Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220)
Lot 27 Details
A Bronze Circular Mirror With Animals, Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220)

汉 四乳龙虎纹铜镜

Cast in high relief with four dragons racing between four studs within circled borders below a plain rim, the patina with russet and malachite encrustation
diameter 5.8 in — 14.8 cm

Estimate $600-$800

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

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A Bronze Circular Mirror With Animals, Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220)
  • A Bronze Circular Mirror With Animals, Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220)
  • A Bronze Circular Mirror With Animals, Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220)
Provenance:

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

Note:

For a similar example, please see Christie's New York, March 21, 2012, lot 1420
类似拍品请参考纽约佳士得2012年3月21日,拍品编号1420

Christie's New York, March 21, 2012, lot 1420
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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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