Two Chinese Bronze Mirrors, Song Dynasty. Photo courtesy Doyle

Each of circular shape, one with a scene of a deer and sage crossing a bridge towards further figures in a landscape; the other depicting Tang Dynasty Emperor Xuanzong, a Daoist initiate, on his excursion to the moon, all around a central knop. Diameter of larger 8 1/4 inches. Estimate $1,200-1,500

For a similar example see: Rose Kerr, Later Chinese Bronzes, page 94 

Provenance: Second mirror purchased Peters Gallery, London England, 1988 

Property from a Private American Collection

Doyle New York. Asian Works of Art. Monday, September 16, 2013. http://www.doylenewyork.com