California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Mar. 15, 2014  Mar. 15, 2014

 Lot # 2415 
A GROUP OF SEVEN ARCHAIC BRONZE MIRRORS    戰國/漢代/唐/宋代 青銅鏡一組


  • Dimension: Smallest D: 2 3/4 in (7.2 cm) Largest D: 6 1/8 in (15.5 cm)
  • Estimate From: $2200
  • Estimate To: $2500

The group includes seven rounded archaic mirrors in various patterns, including two decorated with raised bumps to model the seahorses, one incised in low relief with chilongs encircling the central knob, one modelled in the motif of stars surrounding the sun, one with alternating sea waves, one with raised edge and smooth surface, and one with stylized Chinese characters within a square and foliate motif on the outside. From warring state period to song dynasty period.