£3,780
Fine Asian & Islamic Works of Art ft. Scholar's Aesthetics: Dr Kenneth P. Lawley's Collection | 751
Auction: 3 November 2023 at 09:00 GMT
戰國 楚式五山銅鏡
crisply cast with a ribbed loop enclosed by a circular border which five leaves issued within five bold T shapes, all reserved on a ground of swirl pattern, with thin upward-curved rim
Provenance: Priestley & Ferraro Chinese Art, 24 April 2003, with an original receipt and an associated label on back inscribed '856'.
Dr. Kenneth P. Lawley's inventory number: M.30.
Note: The T pattern, known as the shan, mountain, design in Chinese, with the striking contrast of large, smooth, tilted designs on a dense ground, was popular during the Warring States Period.
A closely comparable example, is illustrated in Roger Kevern, 2009, Chinese Bronze Mirrors: Warring States period to Tang dynasty, pl. 2. Also compare to two large bronze 'mountain' mirrors, Late Warring States period, sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 30 May 2018, lot 2911, and 28 May 2021, lot 3013.
Please note this lot will be offered with no reserve. 本拍品不設底價