唐 銅蟠龍鏡

crisply cast in relief, the central knob surrounded by a single three-clawed coiling dragon with an upturned snout and wings striding amidst cloud scrolls within a raised edge, the surface with a dark silvery grey patina

As visible in the catalogue photo, there is oxidisation to the surface. Other general surface wear, and minor bruising at the edges.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

唐代的蟠龍鏡是那個時代的佼佼者，蟠龍屈曲身體，繞着鏡鈕，在雲中飛翔，身上鱗片細緻清晰，其間雲氣繚繞，也是細密非常。此鏡鑄造精美，而且保存極好，幾無鏽蝕，其銀白色鏡體揭示其高錫含量。