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† A LARGE SILVERED BRONZE ‘LION AND GRAPE' MIRROR, TANG DYNASTY
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2024年12月17日 开拍
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? A LARGE SILVERED BRONZE ‘LION AND GRAPE' MIRROR, TANG DYNASTY

China, 618-907. The circular mirror is crisply cast in high relief with a crouching lion knob encircled with grape vines and six further lions in different postures amidst grapes and vine scrolls. The outer field is decorated with pairs of four different animals including phoenix, cranes, deer, and wild boars amidst similar vine scrolls, within a band of floral designs encircling the rim.

Provenance
: From the collection of Max Lowenson. The Essex Collection of Chinese Art, acquired from the above via inheritance. Born in Latvia, Max Lowenson (1879-1945) immigrated to Cardiff, Wales, in the early 20th century, where he became a successful businessman. His prosperity allowed him to travel extensively across Asia, sparking a deep fascination with Chinese history and leading to the formation of an impressive collection of Chinese art, spanning from the Warring States period to the Tang dynasty. Lowenson's legacy continues through his grandson, Dr. Ben Essex, and his wife, Nina Essex, who inherited and expanded the collection. Today, pieces from Dr. Essex's collection are housed in the National Museum of Wales.
Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and casting irregularities, few minuscule nicks, the bronze with a fine, silvery patina with areas of malachite and cuprite encrustation.

Weight: 1.2 kg
Dimensions: Diameter 17 cm

The lion designs were first seen on bronze mirrors upon the introduction of Buddhism into China and became very popular during the Tang period.

Literature comparison:
Compare a related silvery bronze mirror with lions and grapes, dated to the Tang dynasty, in the Shanghai Museum.

Auction result comparison:
Type: Near identical
Auction: Christie’s Hong Kong, 28 November 2012, lot 2232
Price: HKD 740,000 or approx. EUR 120,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A large silvered bronze 'beast and grape' mirror, Tang dynasty (618-907)
Expert remark: Compare the near identical form, decorations, and size (17 cm).



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拍品估价:700 - 1,400 欧元 起拍价格:700 欧元  买家佣金: 35.00%

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