Chinese Gilt-Bronze Mirror. Tang Dynasty. Photo Doyle New York

Of circular form, decorated on the reverse with mythical beasts and fruiting grapevines around a central knop. Diameter 3 3/4 inches. Estimate $4,000-6,000

For a similar example see Christie's, London, November 16, 1999, lot 141

Doyle New York. Asian Works of Art. Monday, September 12, 2011 at 10am www.doylenewyork.com