Lot 183
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A RARE PAIR OF CHINESE BRONZE TIERED LAMP STANDS
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A RARE PAIR OF CHINESE BRONZE TIERED LAMP STANDS

TANG DYNASTY, (618-907)

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A RARE PAIR OF CHINESE BRONZE TIERED LAMP STANDS
TANG DYNASTY, (618-907)
Each cast in sections, supported on a splayed foot above a concave circular tray, the mid-section formed by a waisted column decorated with circular grooves beneath a smaller tray, the centre core hollow, the charcoal-grey surface with pale green encrustation
10½ in. (26.5 cm.) high (2)
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Lot Essay

The silvered appearance of these lamp stands is due to the high percentage of tin in the metal alloy, which is frequently visible in the mirrors of the Tang dynasty.

It is unusual to find such lamp stands in bronze as it would appear they are more commonly found in pottery form. It is also rare to find them as a pair.

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