An inscribed early bronze mirror, Tang dynasty. Photo courtesy Bonhams

Cast with one side flat and the other side with two concentric raised borders, the flattened circular ornament decorated with five mythical beasts running around grapevines encircling the rounded knop, the outer frieze with a series of kaishu inscription within geometric borders. 12.7cm diam. Estimate HK$ 40,000 - 60,000 (€3,800 - 5,800)

Bonhams. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART. Hong Kong. 24 Nov 2013