A RARE CHINESE GILT-BRONZE MIRROR, LATE EASTERN HAN/THREE KINGDOMS PERIOD, LATE 2ND/3RD CENTURY

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A RARE CHINESE GILT-BRONZE MIRROR, LATE EASTERN HAN/THREE KINGDOMS PERIOD, LATE 2ND/3RD CENTURY The large knob surrounded by deities and mythical beasts within a border of half circles with whorl motifs and squares enclosing four characters, below a dogtooth band, a band of racing dragons, birds, animals, deities and a chariot, and an outer band of scroll pattern, all gilded. The gilding on this mirror is quite unusual, although it is found on others of this type. A mirror similar both in size and decoration, excavated at Shaoxing in Zhejiang province, is illustrated by Wang Shilun, Bronze Mirrors Unearthed in Zhejiang, Beijing, 1987, pl. 56. The Shanghai Museum has several mirrors of this type including one also excavated in Shaoxing, illustrated in Ancient Bronze Mirrors in the Shanghai Museum, Shanghai, 2005, no. 60, and another similarly gilded example with smaller size (14.1 cm.), no. 62. Also compare to a mirror with almost identical decorations see Christie's New York, 16/9/2010, lot 864; another almost identical one was formerly in Robert H. Ellsworth Collection, see Christie's New York, 22/3/2012, lot 1427. 東漢晚期/三國 銅鎏金鏡 源流： 尚義星（Raphy Star）珍藏。 16cm diameter PROVENANCE: The Raphy Star Collection, Melbourne, acquired in Hong Kong in the 90s. In the Eye of the Beholder: The Raphy Star Collection (Lot 121 - 132) The Raphy Star Collection reflects over four decades of dedicated collecting, guided by a profound appreciation for the artistic traditions and cultural histories of Asia. Since beginning his collecting journey in the mid-1970s, Raphy Star has assembled a carefully curated collection spanning Chinese ceramics, Chinese jades, Scholar's objects, Buddhist sculpture, Japanese lacquer, and contemporary Japanese ceramics. His pursuit has been shaped not only by an admiration for beauty and craftsmanship, but also by a deep respect for the cultures from which these works emerged. Extensive travels throughout Asia, Europe, and North America brought Mr. Star into contact with some of the leading dealers, scholars, collectors, and galleries in the field, enriching both his collection and his understanding of Asian art. Over the years, the collection evolved into a reflection of a lifetime of learning, friendship, and discovery, with each object chosen for its artistic merit, historical significance, and emotional resonance. The Raphy Star Collection stands as a testament to a passionate and discerning collector whose enduring commitment to Asian art has resulted in an exceptional and deeply personal assemblage. 尚義星（Raphy Star）先生醉心亞洲藝術逾四十載，其收藏歷程始於1970年代中期。多年來，他憑藉對亞洲藝術傳統與文化歷史的深刻熱愛，建立起一批內容豐富且眼光獨到的收藏，涵蓋中國陶瓷、中國玉器、文房雅玩、佛教造像、日本漆器，以及當代日本陶藝等多個領域。對史達先生而言，收藏不僅是對藝術之美與精湛工藝的欣賞，更是對孕育這些作品之文化傳統的尊重與探索。 憑藉廣泛的國際閱歷，尚義星先生足跡遍及亞洲、歐洲及北美洲，並於收藏旅程中結識眾多知名古董商、學者、收藏家及藝廊經營者。這些交流與經歷不僅豐富了其收藏體系，也深化了他對亞洲藝術的理解與鑑賞能力。歷經數十年的積累，其收藏逐漸成為一部關於學習、友誼與探索的個人篇章；每一件作品皆因其藝術價值、歷史意義及情感共鳴而被悉心珍藏。 尚義星珍藏見證了一位充滿熱忱且具卓越眼光的藏家畢生對亞洲藝術的投入與追求。這批珍藏不僅展現其深厚的美學修養與收藏品味，更凝聚了數十年來對藝術、文化與歷史的真摯情感，成就一組兼具學術價值與個人情懷的重要收藏。

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