Antique Chinese & Japanese PorcelainEuropean Ceramics & Works of Art
Chinese bronze mirror, Han dynasty (202 BC - 9 AD; 25 AD - 220 AD), decorated with a central knop in the form of a crouched beast, encircled by six further beasts, the second band with four dogs in pursuit of eight birds amongst scrolling grape vines and a foliate pattern to the outer rim.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 14 cm. (5 1/2in.)
Condition:
Some rubbing (please refer to images)
Notes:
A similar example can be found in the collection of the Bowers Museum, California (2005.28.1)
Guest & Gray 58 Davies StreetLondonW1K 5LP
