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CHINA, WESTERN HAN-XIN DYNASTY, IST CENTURY AD
Details
A LARGE BRONZE 'TLV' CIRCULAR MIRROR
CHINA, WESTERN HAN-XIN DYNASTY, IST CENTURY AD
The central knob rising from a quatrefoil within a square border of twelve nipples separating characters referring to the twelve animals of the zodiac, the outer field with the Guardians of the Four Directions, the Blue Dragon, Red Bird, White Tiger, and Dark Warrior amidst eight nipples and 'TLV' motifs, all encircled by an inscription and various decorative borders
8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm.) diameter, box
1315 g
1315 g
CHINA, WESTERN HAN-XIN DYNASTY, IST CENTURY AD
The central knob rising from a quatrefoil within a square border of twelve nipples separating characters referring to the twelve animals of the zodiac, the outer field with the Guardians of the Four Directions, the Blue Dragon, Red Bird, White Tiger, and Dark Warrior amidst eight nipples and 'TLV' motifs, all encircled by an inscription and various decorative borders
8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm.) diameter, box
1315 g
1315 g
Provenance
The Collection of Robert H. Ellsworth, New York, acquired in Hong Kong, 1990.
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.
Brought to you by
Gemma Sudlow
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