Chinese Tang Mirror with Animals
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Tang Dynasty, 618-906 AD. A bronze mirror formed as a disc with one polished face, reverse with raised rim and pierced central lug, low-relief ornament of a dragon, horse, bird and horse(?) amid swirls, lung zhi mushrooms and other items. Cf. von Gladiss, A. Glanz und Substanz. Metallarbeitung in der Sammlung des Museums für Islamische Kunst, Berlin, 2012, item 33 for type. 525 grams, 15.7cm (6"). From the Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, formed since 1985; acquired from Simon Shipp, circa 2008.
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Fine condition.
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Chinese Tang Mirror with Animals
Estimate £200 - £300
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