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隋代 青銅四神十二生肖紋仙山并照銘鏡
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- bronze
圓形，半球鈕，環繞一飛龍，周圍飾四神獸：青龍、白虎、朱雀、玄武；外圍一圈十二生肖動物，夾楷體銘文一周。
Provenance
（傳）亞洲私人收藏，1980-90前後
Literature
浦上蒼穹堂，《隋唐銅鏡》，東京，2010年11月10日，編號1
Condition
The mirror is in overall good condition except for some areas of encrustations on both sides and four visible seams on the front surface.
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.
Catalogue Note
銘文：
仙山并照；智水齊名。花朝艷來；月夜流明。龍盤五瑞；鸞舞雙清。傳聞仁壽，始驗銷兵。