Sale 9909131 | Lot 60

Two Bronze Hand Mirrors

Catalogue: Asian Works of Art

Lot Details

Lot 60
Two Bronze Hand Mirrors
Han and Tang Dynasties
An octofoil Tang silvery bronze mirror cast in the sunken well with four phoenix and flowers; the raised edge is cast with foliate sprays. The large Han 'TLV' mirror of standard motifs within a raised rim cast with an inner zigzag band and an outer band of raised dragon scrolls; storage boxes. Diameters 5, 7 1/4 inches (12.7, 18.4 cm).

Estimate: $500 - $750
Sold for $600 (includes buyer's premium)

Additional Notes & Condition Report

Dry corrosion to first; less obtrusive encrustation to latter.


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Estimate: $500 - $750
Sold for $600 (includes buyer's premium)

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Asian Works of Art

Mon, Sep 13, 1999 at 10am EDT
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