A Rare antique Chinese bronze mirror with various types of creatures to the entirety, surrounded by different pattern, heavily cast and finely decorated. 6” diameter, 650 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.

Very Good