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.
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TANG DYNASTY
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A RARE PAIR OF BRONZE TIERED LAMP STANDS
tang dynasty
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
11 in. (28 cm.) high
tang dynasty
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
11 in. (28 cm.) high