The mirror is of octofoil shape and cast with two mounted figures between two peaked rocks on the recessed center encircling the central knop. The rim is cast with scattered clouds and sprays.
Green malachite encrustation.
Provenance: Formerly in the collection of Gerard Dissevelt.
Gerard Dissevelt (1912-1992), a Dutch diplomat stationed in China and Japan during the 1950s.
Sold at Sotheby’s Amsterdam, 14 May 1990, Lot 459.
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A bronze mirror
£3,500.00
The mirror is of octofoil shape and cast with two mounted figures between two peaked rocks on the recessed center encircling the central knop. The rim is cast with scattered clouds and sprays.
Green malachite encrustation.
Provenance: Formerly in the collection of Gerard Dissevelt.
Gerard Dissevelt (1912-1992), a Dutch diplomat stationed in China and Japan during the 1950s.
Sold at Sotheby’s Amsterdam, 14 May 1990, Lot 459.
Description
A bronze mirror
Tang dynasty (618-907)
Diameter 12 cm
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