Lot #29

A Bronze Mirror

Han Dynasty

The large knob centers a square surrounded by a dragon, a horse, a tiger, and a stag with its doe, as well as Daoist immortals, which are separated by quatrefoils centered by bosses. This decoration is encircled by hatchured and dogtooth borders and a flat-cast band of Daoist immortals, various animals, birds and fish on the canted outer rim.

Sotheby's New York 2011.

Age discolored, scratches, tarnished.

Diameter: 18.5 cm