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A SQUARE BRONZE 'LION AND GRAPEVINE' MIRROR TANG DYNASTY
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- bronze
cast on one side in high relief with five lions frolicking amongst grapevines within a square panel, further surrounded by a border of birds and grapes, the underside polished flat and marked with traces of malachite encrustations
Condition
The mirror is in overall good condition with typical oxidisation (as visible in the catalogue photo) and typical bruising to the edges.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Square mirrors cast with lions and vines include one illustrated in Zui To no bijutsu [Arts of the Sui and Tang dynasties], Tokyo, 1978, pl. 242; another included in the exhibition Arts of the T’ang Dynasty, Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indianapolis, 1973, cat. no. 67; two sold in our London rooms, the first, 13th December 1977, lot 244, and the second, 13th June 1989, lot 30; and a further example sold in our New York rooms, 20th March 2007, lot 540.