California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 July 17, 2021  July 17, 2021

 Lot # 8121 
A GILT BRONZE 'KUI DRAGON' CIRCULAR MIRROR    清 銅鎏金夔龍紋銅鏡


  • Dimension: Diameter: 7 7/8 in (20.0 cm) Weight: 226.0g
  • Estimate From: $1500
  • Estimate To: $2000

Qing Dynasty period. Of circular form, the mirror densely cast with stylized kui dragon motifs, the center with a raised boss enclosed within a square box cast with inscription.


銅鏡是古人整束衣冠、修飾儀容的生活用具,起始於商周,漢代盛行,唐宋流行,明清亦流行,迄今已有三千年的歷史了,銅鏡尤其註重紋飾展示,所以也是古代室內一種很重要的陳列品。