東漢 青銅仙人紋鏡

finely cast around the central knob with winged Immortals interspersed with four striding bixie, set with evenly spaced recessed roundels to receive gemstones, encircled by a band of seal faces forming a poetic inscription, alternating with half-disc sun whorls, further enclosed by a border of poetic inscription and stylized cloud scrolls to the rim; together with two small bronze mirrors decorated with nipples alternating with stylized animal motifs (3) 

兩面較小鏡子：
B. d'Ancona 伉儷舊藏，購於1951年之前

兩面較小鏡子：
「An Exhibition of Chinese Mirrors」，中華藝術協會，1951年，編號5

The mirror in the left of the catalogue illustration: the piece is in overall good condition. There are some heavy patches of encrustation on the flat surface. The mirror in the middle of the catalogue illustration: three areas around the edges have been broken off and restored. The mirror in the right of the catalogue illustration: the piece 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.