Asian Art Auction
Thu, Aug 18, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 17
Two Chinese Bronze Hand Mirrors
Estimate: $300 - $500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
round mirror with raised decoration of mythical beasts, birds, flowers and grapes, label reads "64.27.10 / Mirror / Bronze Tang Dyn" (accessioned in 1964), 4-1/2 in.; round with mythical beasts, band of Chinese characters, label reads "64.27.11 / Mirror / Bronze Ming Dyn" (accessioned in 1964)
Provenance: Charles M. Blackmon Collection, South Carolina; Property from a Southern Institution
Condition
patination, specs of green malachite in certain spots, scratching to underside, mirror does not sit flat as made; patination, mirror does not sit flat as made
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