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

Lot # 88
A CHINESE ARCHAIC BRONZE "MYTHICAL CREATURES" MIRROR     漢 海馬紋銅鏡


  • Dimension: D: 2 3/4 in (7.2 cm)
  • Estimate From: $400
  • Estimate To: $600

The bronze mirror features a low relief carving of artistic bumps, sea horse patterns, and mythical creatures. In the center, the stringing knob is guised as a creature, with four feet planted on the surface. Han Dynasty period.