California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Sep. 14, 2013  Sep. 14, 2013

 Lot # 132 
AN ARCHAIC BRONZE 'LEAF' MIRROR    漢 青銅鏡


  • Dimension: H: 4 1/2 in (11.5 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1000
  • Estimate To: $1200

This bronze mirror is of perfectly round shape, with the decorated side having foliate patterns on the edge, pointing inwards. The patterns include Chinese characters, rounded and rectangular symbols, and objects. Center knob is of trapezoid shape. Han Dynasty period.