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 California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Dec. 16, 2012  Dec. 16, 2012

Lot # 76
A CHINESE ARCHAIC BRONZE "BEASTS" MIRROR     戰國 獸紋銅鏡


  • Dimension: D: 5 in (13 cm)
  • Estimate From: $600
  • Estimate To: $800

This bronze mirror is of round shape, with low relief carving of six mythical beasts surrounding the center beast on the decorated side. The decorated side concaves inward, with an additional ring encompassing the beasts. Myriads of intricate patterns fall within the two rings. The center beast also acts as a knob for stringing. Warring States period.