20 juin 2011
Bronze mirrors from Warring States to Han dynasty @ Bonhams
A circular bronze TLV mirror. Han Dynasty. Photo Bonhams
Cast with a central loop surrounded by a square band with raised corner bosses dividing an eight-character inscription, the 'TLV' elements symmetrically arranged and separated by grass-like motifs within the scalloped border; with ferrous and malachite encrustation. 4 7/8in (12.5cm) diameter - Estimate: US$2,000 - 3,000
Two early bronze mirrors. Photo Bonhams
The first, Warring States-Western Han Period, cast with a narrow wedge-shaped edge and a band of dragon scrolls... [Lire la suite]