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Lot #199 - A bronze 'mythical beasts and grapevine' mirror, Tang dynasty

  • Auction House:
    Sotheby's Australia
  • Sale Name:
    Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design
  • Sale Date:
    18 Jul 2018 ~ 6pm (AEST)
  • Lot #:
    199
  • Lot Description:
    A bronze 'mythical beasts and grapevine' mirror, Tang dynasty
    cast with a central knop of a crouching beast encircled by four further beasts and two peacocks among leafy fruiting vines within a raised ring, the outer band with birds among clusters of grapes borne on scrolling stems, dark patina, fitted box; together with a bronze 'figural' mirror, probably Han dynasty, cast with a frieze of figures interspersed with qatrefoil bosses, within a band of raised characters and scrollwork, dark patina, fitted box (2)
    16.8 cm diameter 22.5 cm diameter
  • Estimate:
    A$2,500 - 3,500
  • Realised Price:
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  • Category:
    Oriental

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