A Bronze Mirror. Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25-220). Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2012

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. The smooth patina is a mottled, greenish-grey and milky green color. 8 3/8 in. (21.3 cm.) diam., lucite stand - Estimate $15,000 - $20,000

戰國 銅嵌綠松石劍

Provenance: Acquired in Hong Kong, 24 June 1999. 

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art Part II, 13 September 2012. New York, Rockefeller Plaza