Antique Chinese Bronze Mirror Tang Dynasty 618 - 907 A. D.
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:3671557 | Region of Origin: China |
Maker: one of a kind | Age: Tang Dynasty 618-907 A.D. |
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original | Primary Material: Bronze |
Color: Brown |
618-907 A.D. ... Click images to enlarge Description Authentic ancient Chinese, Tang Dynasty (618-907 A.D.), silvery bronze mirror of square form decorated in floral sprays pattern, set with a central knob for a silk cord suspension.
The reverse of the mirror is with traces of a fabric pattern impression on the silvered background, in which the mirror was wrapped over one thousand year ago. (Please see the close up picture).
DIMENSIONS: 14.3 cm x 13.8 cm (5 5/8 in x 5 3/8 in).
WEIGHT: 216.7 grams.
CONDITION: In good condition considering its age, showing its age and usage with beautiful grey patina with mottled green spots, usual chipping on the rim, otherwise intact.
REFERENCES:
1. Chinese Bronze Mirrors by Roger Keverne.
2. Bronze Mirrors from Ancient China by Donald H. Graham.
3. Circles of reflection: the Carter collection of Chinese bronze mirrors.
4. Masterpieces of Chinese Bronze Mirrors in the National Palace Museum, published by the National Palace Museum, Taipei, Taiwan.
Due to the fact that the market is flooded by reproductions of the Chinese antiques, which for inexperienced collectors look the same as the authentic objects, we would like to inform our clients that this is an authentic antique Tang Dynasty mirror, and is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
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