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

 Lot # 135 
AN ARCHAIC BRONZE 'MYTHICAL BEAST' MIRROR    漢 青銅鏡


  • Dimension: D: 4 3/8 in (11.1 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1200
  • Estimate To: $1400

The center cast with a pierced mythical beast knob surrounded by four mythical beasts, encircled by raised and border of birds and insects, all against a grapevine ground, the wedged rim cast with a narrow band of stylized clouds. Han Dynasty period.