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Antique Chinese gilded mirror dating to Tang #832248

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Asian Antiques Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:0.00 USD
Antique Chinese gilded mirror dating to Tang #832248
<table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4"><tr><td><em> </em></td></tr><tr> <td width="100%"> Tang period silver-finish back mirror with intricate relief gilded decorations in high relief. The 2 outer panels have no gilded decorations. The outer panel has scrolls decorations, while the inner panel has ancient inscriptions. The central panel features similar representations of man and woman in what appears to be a raffia boat and surrounded by 2 mythological dragons with long neck and resembling dinosaurs. The inner-most panel reveals 2 fish-dragons. The reverse side of the mirror has a silver-like polish covered with spotty green patina. Estimated value: $2.000. </td></tr><tr> <td> </td></tr><tr> <td>Reference #: 540807</td></tr><tr><td>Condition:Excellent. No damages.</td></tr><tr><td>Year:8th. century AD</td></tr><tr><td>Country:China</td></tr><tr><td>Height:9" diameter (23 cm.)</td></tr><tr><td>Title:Antique Chinese gilded mirror dating to Tang</td></tr><tr><td>Materials:Nickel alloy and gold</td></tr><tr><td>Location:Fishkill, New York</td></tr></table>