MIROIR ET PORTE-MIROIR EN BRONZE
CHINE, DYNASTIE MING (1368-1644)
MIROIR ET PORTE-MIROIR EN BRONZE CHINE, DYNASTIE MING (1368-1644) The mirror is cast with a five-clawed dragon leaping amidst clouds above a ground of waves, with an inscription reading Hongwu ershiernian zhengyueri zao , 'Made in the first month of the twenty-second year of Hongwu period' (corresponding to 1389). The qilin stand is cast in a recumbent position, with the head turned to one side, hooves, a beard, a curved horn and flames rising from the haunches. A hollow, cloud-form saddle receptacle holds the bronze mirror. The mirror: 4 ¼ in. (11 cm.) diam. The mirror stand: 9 in. (23 cm.) long, wood stand
MIROIR ET PORTE-MIROIR EN BRONZE
CHINE, DYNASTIE MING (1368-1644)
MIROIR ET PORTE-MIROIR EN BRONZE CHINE, DYNASTIE MING (1368-1644) The mirror is cast with a five-clawed dragon leaping amidst clouds above a ground of waves, with an inscription reading Hongwu ershiernian zhengyueri zao , 'Made in the first month of the twenty-second year of Hongwu period' (corresponding to 1389). The qilin stand is cast in a recumbent position, with the head turned to one side, hooves, a beard, a curved horn and flames rising from the haunches. A hollow, cloud-form saddle receptacle holds the bronze mirror. The mirror: 4 ¼ in. (11 cm.) diam. The mirror stand: 9 in. (23 cm.) long, wood stand
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