Ancient Chinese Bronze - Large mirror with relief decoration - Tang Dynasty - 618 / 907
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 400 - € 500
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Bronze Tang Dynasty mirror (618–907), round with a hemispherical knop, silvered bronze back in relief, decorated with fantastical animals (chilongs) and floral motifs, diameter 11.4 cm, acquired from a German gallery in 2023, in good condition.
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TANG DYNASTY CHINESE BRONZE MIRROR
Silver-plated bronze mirror. The back is cast in high relief at the center with a dome-shaped loop, the center decorated with a frieze of mythical animals.
The mirror is round, with a hemispherical knob. It is made of silver-plated bronze. The body is decorated with fine motifs and circles, dividing it into two zones, inner and outer. The inner zone is adorned with auspicious mythical animals (chilongs), walking, leaping and running around the knob. The outer zone is decorated with chilongs, flowers and plants in a complex and scattered pattern.
Mirrors adorned with motifs of auspicious animals were popular at the beginning of the Tang dynasty.
Their style departed from the rigidity of the Han dynasty and was created in a fluid and magnificent way.
The auspicious animal mirror is an important type of mirror in the development of bronze mirrors under the Tang dynasty.
The bronze has a brown-silver patina.
Excellent condition - wear oxidation - Diameter 11.4 cm - thickness 0.7 cm.
Provenance: Germany, H.T.A. Gallery.
Previous provenance history: former German private collection.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will arrange the necessary authorizations, such as an export licence. (Cultural Property Passport)
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All seller’s items are sent with insurance up to the purchase price and accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateTANG DYNASTY CHINESE BRONZE MIRROR
Silver-plated bronze mirror. The back is cast in high relief at the center with a dome-shaped loop, the center decorated with a frieze of mythical animals.
The mirror is round, with a hemispherical knob. It is made of silver-plated bronze. The body is decorated with fine motifs and circles, dividing it into two zones, inner and outer. The inner zone is adorned with auspicious mythical animals (chilongs), walking, leaping and running around the knob. The outer zone is decorated with chilongs, flowers and plants in a complex and scattered pattern.
Mirrors adorned with motifs of auspicious animals were popular at the beginning of the Tang dynasty.
Their style departed from the rigidity of the Han dynasty and was created in a fluid and magnificent way.
The auspicious animal mirror is an important type of mirror in the development of bronze mirrors under the Tang dynasty.
The bronze has a brown-silver patina.
Excellent condition - wear oxidation - Diameter 11.4 cm - thickness 0.7 cm.
Provenance: Germany, H.T.A. Gallery.
Previous provenance history: former German private collection.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will arrange the necessary authorizations, such as an export licence. (Cultural Property Passport)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days.
All seller’s items are sent with insurance up to the purchase price and accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Ancient Chinese
Century/timeframe
Dynastie Tang - (618 / 907)
Name of object
- Large mirror with relief decoration - Tang Dynasty - 618 / 907
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2023
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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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.
