拍品 5
  • 5

漢 青銅東王公西王母紋鏡

估價
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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描述

the central hemispherical boss encircled by a row of nipples, the main field cast in high relief with Xi Wangmu (Queen Mother of the West), seated opposite her consort, Dong Wanggong (King of the East), each resting on a cushion flanked by attendants, divided by two chariots pulled by three horses galloping and four bosses in dotted rings, the raised rim with a stylized bird and animal border, the silvery-gray patina with green and brown encrustation, Japanese wood box (6)

來源

東京北山美術店,購於1970年代

展覽

「個人收藏中國美術特展」,和泉市久保惣紀年美術館,1984年,品號106

Condition

There is a very thin crack from the knop to the rim which has been reinforced. There are areas of heavy encrustation to the face of the mirror.
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