THREE TANG STYLE BRONZE MIRRORS
THREE TANG STYLE BRONZE MIRRORS
China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or earlier. Consisting of one octofoil mirror, the pierced knob surrounded by birds and floral designs, one circular mirror, the pierced knob surrounded by three stylized animals and a large mirror cast in the center with a knob and surrounded by a dragon, the outer field with animals shown in lively positions.
Condition: With surface wear and patina with malachite encrustations. The two mirrors broken in two respectively three pieces and reattached.
Provenance: Berlin private collection.
Weight: 138, 163 and 609 g
Dimensions: Diameters 9 - 17.5 cm
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THREE TANG STYLE BRONZE MIRRORS
China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or earlier. Consisting of one octofoil mirror, the pierced knob surrounded by birds and floral designs, one circular mirror, the pierced knob surrounded by three stylized animals and a large mirror cast in the center with a knob and surrounded by a dragon, the outer field with animals shown in lively positions.
Condition: With surface wear and patina with malachite encrustations. The two mirrors broken in two respectively three pieces and reattached.
Provenance: Berlin private collection.
Weight: 138, 163 and 609 g
Dimensions: Diameters 9 - 17.5 cm
