A Bronze Octafoil 'Mythical Beasts' Mirror
Sale 1011 - Asian Works of Art Online
Lots Open
Mar 11, 2022
Lots Close
Mar 31, 2022
Timed Online / Chicago
Lot Description
A Bronze Octafoil 'Mythical Beasts' Mirror
POSSIBLY TANG DYNASTY
海獸葡萄紋菱花鏡
cast with petaloid rim surrounding a valley before a scrolling border about four sinuous curves suggesting mythical beasts in a dappled ground, all surrounding central knob, framed.
cast with petaloid rim surrounding a valley before a scrolling border about four sinuous curves suggesting mythical beasts in a dappled ground, all surrounding central knob, framed.
Width 4 in., 10.16 cm.
Condition Report
In overall good condition with some malachite encrustations. Mounted within a frame and not removed for examination.
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