A bronze mirror with deities and mythical creatures, China, Eastern Han-dynasty (25-220 AD). Photo Auktionshaus Stahl

Partly green-greyish patinated and silvery polished bronze. Circular mirror with relief decoration. In the centre a large motif with figures and mythical creatures. Framed by a border of seal script characters. The rim with foliage border. The specular side still well preserved. Diam. 15,5 cm. Estimation : 900 €

Literature.: Ancient Bronze Mirrors from the Shanghai Museum, Shanghai, 2005, pp. 172.

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