A rare antique Chinese bronze mirror with a Beast and Leaves. More than 2000 year old , heavily cast and finely decorated. Measures app: 4 3/8” diameter, 150 grams. The Bronze Mirrors were for daily use in ancient times of China. Before the popularity of the bronze mirrors, people reflected their faces by filling a basin with water. The bronze mirrors have one shiny reflective side and a decorative side with flowers and characters carved, which provides important reference for the study of ancient decoration patterns. The craft and art characteristics of bronze mirrors vary in different time period.

Good antique condition