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TWO BRONZE MIRRORS HAN DYNASTY
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- bronze
the smaller mirror with the pierced central knop encircled by spirals and trigrams enclosed by a raised star-shaped border, the outer field with a band of characters and detached lozenges between rope-twist borders, the patina of bright silvery color; the larger cast with four stylized birds interspersed with bosses within a rope-twist border, both with patches of green and reddish brown encrustation (2)
Provenance
Collection of Gale R. Blosser (1913-2009), acquired in the 1970s.
Condition
The two mirrors are in good condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.