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PROPERTY FROM A NORTH AMERICAN PRIVATE COLLECTION
A BRONZE MIRROR
EASTERN HAN DYNASTY (AD 25-220)
Details
A BRONZE MIRROR
EASTERN HAN DYNASTY (AD 25-220)
The large knob centers a square surrounded by a dragon, a horse, a tiger, and a stag with its doe, as well as Daoist immortals, which are separated by quatrefoils centered by bosses. This decoration is encircled by hatchured and dogtooth borders and a flat-cast band of Daoist immortals, various animals, birds and fish on the canted outer rim. The smooth patina is a mottled, greenish-grey and milky green color.
8 3/8 in. (21.3 cm.) diam., lucite stand
EASTERN HAN DYNASTY (AD 25-220)
The large knob centers a square surrounded by a dragon, a horse, a tiger, and a stag with its doe, as well as Daoist immortals, which are separated by quatrefoils centered by bosses. This decoration is encircled by hatchured and dogtooth borders and a flat-cast band of Daoist immortals, various animals, birds and fish on the canted outer rim. The smooth patina is a mottled, greenish-grey and milky green color.
8 3/8 in. (21.3 cm.) diam., lucite stand
Provenance
Acquired in Hong Kong, 24 June 1999.
Brought to you by
Michael Bass
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