Lot 339: A Lot of Three Chinese Bronze Mirrors with...
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A Lot of Three Chinese Bronze Mirrors with Mythical and Script Motifs, Possibly Han Dynasty.
One circular mirror features crisply cast Chinese characters in bold script, arranged symmetrically around a central boss. Another exhibits an elaborate design of celestial creatures and possibly a taotie mask, surrounded by concentric registers of intricate ornamentation. The third mirror is scalloped in form and depicts a playful mythical beast—likely a lion or qilin—within a petal-shaped border.
D: Approximately 10.3 – 12.8cm
Provenance: Private property of a distinguished British collector.
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