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戰國、東漢、唐 銅鏡三枚
估價
10,000 - 15,000 USD
招標截止
描述
- mirror
comprising a small Warring States period mirror thinly and finely cast on one side with a small grooved loop handle encircled by plain bands and a main field of elegant scroll formed by interlinked birds, box; an Eastern Han dynasty mirror, thinly cast with a row of raised bosses around the simple knop, the main field with four writhing dragons amidst clouds; and a classic Tang dynasty mirror with 'mythical beasts and grapevine' decoration, crisply cast with a slight variation in the outer band which has the traditional grape clusters but interspersed with birds, butterflies and dragonflies (4)
來源
1947年到1952年間購自日本。
Condition
The smallest mirror has a piece broken off and stuck back on the rim.
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 Warring States period mirror with an inscribed fitted box according to which the mirror was excavated and Shouxian, Anhui province. The interior with a collector's inscription.