- 170
唐 銅瑞獸葡萄鏡
估價
6,000 - 8,000 USD
招標截止
描述
- bronze
of circular shape, the recessed central well cast with a lion knop encircled by six smaller recumbent mythical beasts and grapevines, enclosed by a band of birds alternating with clusters of grapes, all between a ridged border and a further band of detached florets; together with: another 'mythical beasts and grapevine' bronze mirror, Tang dynasty, and an unusual 'boys at play' bronze mirror, Song / Jin dynasty (3)
來源
展覽
紐約布魯克林藝術博物館於1967年到2009年間借展。
紐約大都會藝術博物館借展於1967年到2009年間借展。
紐約大都會藝術博物館借展於1967年到2009年間借展。
Condition
The mirror has some very light green and malachite encrustation which has been polished down in the past and which covers the decorated side. It has one small chip/casting flaw approximately 1/8 in. (0.3 cm) and another shallow chip/casting flaw approximately 1/4 in. (0.6 cm) to the rim of the reflective side. There is one chip/casting flaw approximately 1/4 in. (0.6 cm) to the rim of the decorated side. The reflective side has some encrustation to the sides and at the edges which have been polished down in the past.
The small 'lion and grapevine' bronze mirror is in overall good condition.
The small 'boys' bronze mirror is in overall 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.
拍品資料及來源
The famous and now classic 'mythical beasts and grapevine' design was derived from the Mediterranean area and the Middle East and arriving to the Tang capital Chang'an via the Silk Road. During the height of the Tang dynasty there was a distinct predilection for exotica and this attractive design with striding lions and abundant grape clusters would have been a very desirable luxury item. For further discussion on the design and some of its variations see Totu Nakano, Bronze Mirrors from Ancient China, Donald H. Graham Jr. Collection, Hong Kong, 1994.pp. 206 - 223.