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A BRONZE 'SEA BEASTS AND GRAPES' MIRROR TANG DYNASTY
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- bronze
cast in relief with a crouching sea beast knob encircled with grape vines and six further beasts, the outer field with beasts and birds among vine scrolls, all below a band of scrolls around the rim, with bright silver patina
Provenance
Old Japanese collection, circa 1980, by repute.
Exhibited
Uragami Sokyu-do Co., Ltd., Bronze Mirrors from Sui to Tang Dynasty, Tokyo, 10th October 2010, cat. no. 25.
Condition
There is a small chip to the rim, and expected wear to the surface.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.