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A FINE BRONZE 'DRAGON AND TIGER' MIRROR EASTERN HAN DYNASTY |
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 HKD
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Description
- 14.3 cm, 5 5/8 in.
the central boss encircled by a crisply cast dragon and tiger and an inscribed band, the sloping raised rim cast with stylised animals of the zodiac, the patina of an even glossy black colour
Provenance
Tai Sing Fine Antiques Ltd, Hong Kong, 17th August 2002.
Condition
There is some light pitting around the rim on the ornate side and a few light scratches to the reflective side, but overall the piece is in very good condition. The flat surface of the reverse of the mirror has been applied with black lacquer. Please note that this mirror was offered at Sotheby's London, 8th December 1992, lot 10.
"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
Mirrors of this type are rare. Anneliese Bulling, who discusses such dragon and tiger mirrors in The Decoration of Mirrors of the Han Period, illustrates two related mirrors with a simpler design, pls 56 and 58.