Chinese Tang Dynasty Bronze Mirror
East Asia, China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 618 to 907 CE. A beautiful cast-bronze mirror of a minimalist discoid form with a frontal recess bearing a perforated suspension nodule. The planar verso was at one time polished with a high luster to achieve a reflective surface and remains of said polishing can still be seen through thick layers of mottled patina. Lucite display stand for photography purposes only. Size: 5.7" Diameter (14.5 cm)
Provenance: private southern California, USA collection, acquired prior to 2000
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#146643
Condition Report: Intact, with mottled patina.
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East Asia, China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 618 to 907 CE. A beautiful cast-bronze mirror of a minimalist discoid form with a frontal recess bearing a perforated suspension nodule. The planar verso was at one time polished with a high luster to achieve a reflective surface and remains of said polishing can still be seen through thick layers of mottled patina. Lucite display stand for photography purposes only. Size: 5.7" Diameter (14.5 cm)
Provenance: private southern California, USA collection, acquired prior to 2000
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#146643
Condition Report: Intact, with mottled patina.
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