A rare, circular bronze mirror with four "Shan" motifs, China, middle Warring States period (475-221 BC), 4th C. BC. photo Nagel

the main decoration of the very thin mirror consists in four T- or "shan"-shaped motifs along the border and four quatrefoil motifs. D. 13,9 cm.  Lot 500. Estimate: 1600 €

Nagel Auctions. "Asian Art". May 9th 2012 http://www.auction.de