04 septembre 2015
A silvery bronze circular 'Lion and grapevine' mirror, Tang dynasty (AD 618-907)
A silvery bronze circular 'Lion and grapevine' mirror, Tang dynasty (AD 618-907). Estimate $7,000 – $9,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015
The central knob shaped as a crouching beast is surrounded by six lions clambering amidst grapevine and in the outer field with animals racing between various birds amidst further grapevine, all below a narrow border of foliate scroll at the rim. There is malachite encrustation around the sides and on the reverse. 6 in. (15.1 cm.) diam., Japanese wood box; 613 g
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04 septembre 2015
A silvery bronze circular 'Lion and grapevine' mirror, Tang dynasty (AD 618-907)
A silvery bronze circular 'Lion and grapevine' mirror, Tang dynasty (AD 618-907). Estimate $6,000 – $8,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015
The central knob is surrounded by four lions clambering amidst fruiting grapevine, and in the outer field with birds amidst further grapevine, all below a narrow border of classic scroll. There are patches of malachite encrustation throughout. 4 ½ in. (11.7 cm.) diam., Japanese wood box; 520 g
Provenance: Acquired in Tokyo, 1985.
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