Chinese Bronze Mirror. Jin Dynasty.  Photo Doyle New York

Of circular form, cast in relief with swimming carp within a plain border and around a loop knop, the reverse with yinyang symbol. Diameter 7 1/2 inches. Green encrustation. General overall wear. Estimate $8,000-10,000

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

Of circular form, cast with intertwined dragons in relief around a central knop. Diameter 4 inches. areas of green encrustation on front and back. Well cast. Estimate $5,000-7,000

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. Light areas of green encrustation on the front. One area of green encrustation on the reverse. Estimate $4,000-6,000

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

Chinese Silvered Bronze Mirror. Tang Dynasty. Photo Doyle New York

Of floriform, cast in relief on one side with birds among scrolling foliage. Diameter 4 1/8 inches. Two areas of green encrustation on the front and an area of green encrustation on the reverse. Estimate $3,000-5,000

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

Of floriform, with repousse reverse depicting striding animals and scrolling foliage. Diameter 2 1/4 inches. Light green encrustation to edge of front, small areas of green encrustation on the reverse. Estimate $1,500-2,500

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