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(Lots 1001 - 1070)
雅宜山齋藏珍
(Lots 1001 - 1070)
Lot 1026
A GOLD AND SILVER-INLAID IRON 'PHOENIX' MIRROR Eastern Han Dynasty
Ending from 20 November 2025, 14:00 HKT
Online, Hong KongHK$5,000 - HK$10,000
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A GOLD AND SILVER-INLAID IRON 'PHOENIX' MIRROR
Eastern Han Dynasty
17.2 cm diam.
17.2 cm diam.
Footnotes
東漢 鐵錯金銀鳳鳥紋鏡
The present circular mirror features an iron backing as its base material. Employing the highly intricate technique of inlaid gold and silver filigree, gold and silver threads are meticulously embedded into the mirror's reverse surface, forming an exquisitely flowing phoenix bird motif. The phoenix spreads its wings in flight, rendered with graceful, dynamic lines. Surrounding it are clouds, feather patterns, and geometric motifs, creating a complex yet vibrant composition. This design showcases exceptional metalworking skills while embodying auspicious and sacred symbolism. Iron mirrors were relatively uncommon during the Eastern Han Dynasty, and the inlaid gold and silver technique was even rarer. Combining these exceptional materials with exquisite decorative craftsmanship, this mirror stands as a vital physical testament to Eastern Han metalworking, decorative aesthetics, and auspicious beliefs, possessing immense artistic and historical value.
圓形，以鐵為鏡背基材，並採用高難度的錯金銀工藝，於鏡背鑲嵌金銀絲線，形成精緻流暢的鳳鳥紋飾。鳳鳥展翅飛翔，線條婉轉生動，周圍輔以雲氣、羽紋或幾何紋樣，構圖繁複而富有動感，既展現出高超的金屬工藝技巧，亦蘊含吉祥與神聖的象徵意涵。鐵質鏡體在東漢時期相對少見，錯金銀工藝更為珍稀，此鏡結合稀有材質與精湛裝飾技法，是東漢金屬工藝、裝飾美學與祥瑞信仰的重要實物見證，具有極高的藝術與歷史價值。