A SILVER-BACKED SQUARE BRONZE MIRROR TANG DYNASTY
Estimate $4,000 – $5,000
the reverse side of the mirror inset with a silver sheet repoussé with the 'lion and grapevine' decoration, the central crouching lion encircled with four others climbing among scrolling vine within a raised border, a frieze of birds among fruiting vine around the concave surround, some areas of green encrustation, box
8.8 cm
Provenance
Property from the Estate of Eugene V. Thaw, Christie's, New York, 30 October 2018, lot 210
Private Collection, Melbourne
Condition Report
Condition consistent with age, some malachite encrustation.
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Guy CairnduffHead Arts & DesignMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Guy Cairnduff |
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Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith |
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Ann RobertsConsultant Specialist, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
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Anthony HurlConsultant Specialist Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Fiona Hayward |
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Marlene CartlidgeAdministrator Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Marlene Cartlidge |
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Gary SingerChief Executive Officer Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Gary Singer |
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