Ancient Chinese Bronze Round Beauty Mirror - 147 mm
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Description from the seller
A round bronze beauty mirror from the ancient Chinese culture, Han Dynasty or older.
In good condition. It has been cleaned partly, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Traces of use and age on its surface. There is a smale hairline on the body probably due to an excavation shock.
Purchased mid 90's in Budapest by Dr. Zelnik from the collection of a former ambassador in China.
Important information :
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. Due to the complicated Cultural Laws we will not able to shipthis item outside of the EU nor to the United States.
Provenance :
This item comes from the collection of Dr. István Zelnik, resulting from more than 50 years of collecting.
Former diplomat,Asian Art collector,Researcher.
Publications :
More than 20 essays on Southeast Asian politics and economy.
Co-author of 10 albums and books on Southeast Asian Art.
Catawiki disclaimer: This piece has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, analysis of metals(XRF-test), lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
A round bronze beauty mirror from the ancient Chinese culture, Han Dynasty or older.
In good condition. It has been cleaned partly, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Traces of use and age on its surface. There is a smale hairline on the body probably due to an excavation shock.
Purchased mid 90's in Budapest by Dr. Zelnik from the collection of a former ambassador in China.
Important information :
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. Due to the complicated Cultural Laws we will not able to shipthis item outside of the EU nor to the United States.
Provenance :
This item comes from the collection of Dr. István Zelnik, resulting from more than 50 years of collecting.
Former diplomat,Asian Art collector,Researcher.
Publications :
More than 20 essays on Southeast Asian politics and economy.
Co-author of 10 albums and books on Southeast Asian Art.
Catawiki disclaimer: This piece has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, analysis of metals(XRF-test), lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
Culture
Ancient Chinese
Century/timeframe
First Millennium BC
Name of object
Round Beauty Mirror
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1995
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Hungary
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
147 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
147 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
China
Depth
6 mm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
