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Lot 16
Jin Dynasty (1115 – 1234 AD) This mirror is heavily cast in high relief with two carp swimming on top of a swell of waves. The large twisting bodies in an almost square configuration, fill the entire space surrounding the knob. There is a very naturalistic appearance to the twisting movement. The body surface are cast to resemble fish scales. The fish have prominent heads and large powerful fins along the ridge of the bodies and at the end of the tails. The waves of the sea are well depicted especially where they churn around the large central boss. There is heavy green patina, and on the front the silver is well preserved. The double carp design was one of the auspicious symbols in use from the Han dynasty onwards. Among these, the carp, thought to transform itself into a dragon, carried a particular congratulatory meaning. Dimensions: diameter: 19cms, Rim 0.5cms, weight 1070 grams References 1. See the similar mirror illustrated in the book Circles of Reflection by Ju-his Chou p89, no 86. Twin fish motif typical during the Jin dynasty, probably based on the same design on the Song dynasty mirrors. 2. Compare related mirror of same size illustrated in Ancient Bronze Mirrors from the Shanghai Museum, Shanghai, 2005, p350 – 1, no 236. 3. Also see Circles of Reflection p89, no 86. 4. See Chinese Bronze Mirrors by o J Todd. 1935, p 212 plate X1X. 5. Robert Ellsworth Collection see Luminous Perfection sale Christies New york March 2012 Lot 1466. 6. Bronze mirrors from Ancient China donald H Graham. p43. 7. World in Mirror: Selected Bronze Mirrors from Lloyd Cotsen’s Donation p136 pl 59.
Lot 3133
A Moorcroft MacIntyre Poppy pattern baluster jug, tube lined with poppiesand scales, in blue and yellow on a mottled green ground, 7cm high, impressed mark; a Moorcroft MacIntyre Poppy pattern water pot, tube lined with poppies and foliage in blue and green, on a white ground, associated cover, 13.5cm high, printed mark; a similar teapot stand, 16cm diam, printed mark (3)
Lot 251
A FINE MAHOGANY MARINE STICK BAROMETER BY WILLIAM CARY, LONDON, CIRCA 1820, signed on silvered plate to top Cary London, silvered scales, hinged cover with thermometer, plain parallel case to lacquered brass weight with threaded access, engraved to front Captn. Thomas King, mounted on hinged wall bracket -- 36¾in. (93.5cm.) high
Lot 35
A 19th Century rosewood twin door military style apothecary cabinet The two doors enclosing fitted compartments and two drawers containing scales and glass jars, with six further clear glass apothecary bottles, height 27cm, width 22cm CONDITION REPORT: Colour fading in areas, minor water damage, complete with secret shelf to back, minor crack to side panel interior with minor damage and tears, see image
Lot 15
Five small Jarlets,15th-17th century, an attractive vase, painted in a misty underglaze blue on the greeny-blue glaze with scrolling stylised flowers, a shouldered jarlet, in Kraak style, probably Kirman, with deer, andthree pots painted with a carp, fish scales and flowers, or stylised bud, 4.5 to 8cm (5)Provenance: The vase from the Helen Espir Collection No. 16/78, also OCS 1994, No. 181, Study Exhibition;the jarlet Espir Collection No. 17/108, OCS 1994, No. 185, Study Exhibition;the three pots Espir Collection Nos. 77, 85 and 98.
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