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Rare miroir en bronze Chine, dynastie des Han Orientaux, IIE siècle ap. J.-C
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Bronze
la bosse centrale percée entourée de divinités daoistes Xi Wangmu et Dong Wanggong et d'animaux fabuleux puis d'une bande de cartouches abritant des caractères alternés de demi-cercles, les bords soulignés d'une bande d'animaux fabuleux stylisés et frise géométrique
Provenance
Formerly in the collection of the Vice Admiral Joseph Maurice Exelmans (1816-1875) thence in the family by descent.
Condition
Good overall condition with a nice green oxydation. The back of the mirror may have been slightly polished.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."