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A bronze 'Lion and Grapevine' mirror, Tang Dynasty, an outer…
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Melbourne
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25-Oct-2011
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A bronze 'Lion and Grapevine' mirror, Tang Dynasty, an outer band of birds among fruiting vine encircling four lions among further fruiting vines, around a central crouching lion loop for suspension, the silvery patina with some green encrustations, wood box 11.7 cm diameter. Other Notes: for another example see catalogue of special Exhibition of bronze mirrors in the National Palace Museum, pl 82; and another illustrated by Roger Keverne, Chinese bronze mirrors, London 2009, cat.
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Antiquities: Asian