Lot Essay
This may be compared with the related gilt bronze xiniu mirror stand illustrated in Later Chinese Bronzes, R. Kerr, London, 1990, pp 100-101, pl. 87.
.jpg?w=1)
.jpg?w=1)
.jpg?w=1)
.jpg?w=1)
CHINA, YUAN-EARLY MING DYNASTY, 13TH-14TH CENTURY
Details
A PARCEL-GILT BRONZE 'HARE AND LINGZHI FUNGUS' MIRROR STAND
CHINA, YUAN-EARLY MING DYNASTY, 13TH-14TH CENTURY
The recumbent beast with finely incised facial features, trailing a lingzhi fungus in its mouth, the end forming the support for a bronze mirror cast with figures in a garden setting
6 in. (15.4 cm.) high; 8 7/8 in. (22.6 cm.) long
CHINA, YUAN-EARLY MING DYNASTY, 13TH-14TH CENTURY
The recumbent beast with finely incised facial features, trailing a lingzhi fungus in its mouth, the end forming the support for a bronze mirror cast with figures in a garden setting
6 in. (15.4 cm.) high; 8 7/8 in. (22.6 cm.) long
Provenance
Acquired from the Parisian trade in the early 2000s.
Brought to you by
Amelia Walker
Director, Specialist Head of Private & Iconic Collections
This may be compared with the related gilt bronze xiniu mirror stand illustrated in Later Chinese Bronzes, R. Kerr, London, 1990, pp 100-101, pl. 87.