Lot #24 - A Chinese parcel-gilt bronze mirror, possibly Eastern Han Dynasty (206BCE-220CE)
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Auction House:Mossgreen
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Sale Name:International Decorative Arts
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Sale Date:06 Nov 2016 ~ Session 1: 4.00pm (Lots 1–184)
07 Nov 2016 ~ Session 2: 10.30am (Lots 185–620)
08 Nov 2016 ~ Session 3: 10.30am (Lots 621–947) -
Lot #:24
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Lot Description:A Chinese parcel-gilt bronze mirror, possibly Eastern Han Dynasty (206BCE-220CE)
the outer section decorated with two pictorial bands, a narrow saw-tooth band around a band of alternate four character inscriptions within twelve squares and twelve circular motifs, the centre with divinities and wild beasts
16 cm diameter -
Provenance:Nagel Auction, German
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References:Donald H. Graham, "Bronze Mirrors from Ancient China", 1994, cat no 55
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Estimate:A$20,000 - 30,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Oriental
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