A bronze 'lions and grapes' mirror. Tang dynasty. Photo Bonhams

Finely cast with a central knob forming a crouching lion, surrounded by further four lions frolicking amidst fruiting grapevine, the outer ring with alternating birds perching on grapevines, all framed within a band of small cloud scrolls. 10.1cm wide.Estimate: HK$40,000 - 60,000, US$ 5,100 - 7,700

唐 獅子葡萄紋銅鏡

For an identical but larger example, see R.Keverne, Chinese Bronze Mirrors. Warring States Period to Tang Dynasty, London, 2009, p.34, cat.no.21.

A bronze 'crane' mirror. Tang dynasty. Photo Bonhams

Cast with straight sides and a central lowery knob, encircled by a pair of cranes in flight amongst pine tree branches.11.4cm wide. Estimate: HK$10,000 - 15,000, US$ 1,300 - 1,900

唐 松與鶴紋銅鏡

Bonhams. FINE CHINESE ART, 28 Nov 2011. Hong Kong www.bonhams.com