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A FINE QUALITY CHINESE BRONZE LION & GRAPEVINE MIRROR,

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A FINE QUALITY CHINESE BRONZE LION & GRAPEVINE MIRROR,
A FINE QUALITY CHINESE BRONZE LION & GRAPEVINE MIRROR,
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A FINE QUALITY CHINESE BRONZE LION & GRAPEVINE MIRROR, weighing 1.23Kg, possibly Tang Dynasty with later inlaid decoration to the reverse, the centre with a crouching beast knop encircled by vine, phoenix and sinuous ‘lions’, within a further border to the rim of vine, galloping horses and other creatures, the reverse with unusual inlaid decoration and calligraphy, some of the calligraphy translating ‘The bamboo reports the coming of Spring’ and ‘Made in the Zhou Dynasty’, 6.8in(17.2cm) diameter. Bought in London 1931.
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A FINE QUALITY CHINESE BRONZE LION & GRAPEVINE MIRROR,

Estimate £1,500 - £2,500
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Starting Price £1,200
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