Asian Art Online Auction

February 26, 2015

LOT 184

Lot 184

Group of Ten Bronze Items, 19th Century and Earlier

Group of Ten Bronze Items, 19th Century and Earlier
Lot 184 Details
Group of Ten Bronze Items, 19th Century and Earlier

Comprising six circular bronze mirrors with modeled designs; three coins with inscriptions of Tibetan, Islamic, and ‘Xianfeng zhong bao’; one seal, the base carved in intaglio, zhuwen, with six characters ‘zhi le mo ru du shu’ (reading is the happiest thing in the world)
largest diameter 5.7" — 14.5 cm.

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $240
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

All worn but in generally good condition

LOT 184
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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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