A Chinese bronze Lion and Grapevine mirror, probably Tang Dynasty

Description

A Chinese bronze Lion and Grapevine mirror, probably Tang Dynasty,

with outer border of birds and insects divided by a ridge enclosing six lions amongst scrolling vine stems, central lion boss, 14cm diameter: and a 'Rui Shou' type bronze mirror, probably early Tang Dynasty, cast with five ferocious antelope like beasts amongst leafy vines, enclosed by an inscription band, outward sloping rim, 13.7cm diameter

Provenance:
The Livingston Collection

Condition report:

Lion mirror: slightly warped out of shape. casting faults on the reverse. Dents

Rui: Areas of green encrustation. silvered on the face