Lot 710. A large bronze 'TLV' circular mirror, China, Western Han-Xin dynasty, 1st Century AD;  8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm.) diameter; 1315 g. Estimate $6,000 - $8,000. Price Realized $11,875. © Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The central knob rising from a quatrefoil within a square border of twelve nipples separating characters referring to the twelve animals of the zodiac, the outer field with the Guardians of the Four Directions, the Blue Dragon, Red Bird, White Tiger, and Dark Warrior amidst eight nipples and 'TLV' motifs, all encircled by an inscription and various decorative borders, box 

Provenance: The Collection of Robert H. Ellsworth, New York, acquired in Hong Kong, 1990.

Christie's. THE COLLECTION OF ROBERT HATFIELD ELLSWORTH PART IV - CHINESE WORKS OF ART: METALWORK, SCULPTURE AND EARLY CERAMICS, 20 March 2015, New York, Rockefeller Plaza.