A GROUP OF THREE BRONZE MIRRORS Han Dynasty and Tang Dynasty (3)

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A GROUP OF THREE BRONZE MIRRORS Han Dynasty and Tang Dynasty Comprising: a bronze 'TLV' mirror with a central domed knop, cast in relief with a series of 'T', 'L' and 'V'-shaped geometric symbols and The Guardians of the Four Directions; a 'lion and grapevine' pattern mirror, cast with a lion form knop surrounded by a variety of birds and mythical beasts amongst fruit laden vines; and a smaller 'lion and grapevine' mirror. The largest 18cm (7in) diam. (3). Footnotes: 漢及唐銅鏡一組三件 Provenance: Christie's, 22nd December 1969, lot 181 (the smaller Tang mirror). An English private collection This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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A GROUP OF THREE BRONZE MIRRORS Han Dynasty and Tang Dynasty (3)

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Estimate £1,000-£1,500

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