An archaic bronze 'lion and grapevine' mirror, Sui-Tang dynasty. Photo courtesy Bonhams

Heavily cast in a circular form, one side flattened and undecorated, the other side cast with a central mythical beast handle, encircled by four lions amidst entwined growth of grapevines, all issuing from raised circular ridges and edges. 12.3cm diam. Estimate HK$ 30,000 - 50,000 (€2,900 - 4,800)

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