A CHINESE ARCHAIC BRONZE MIRROR

拍品描述

Measuring 13 cm both in length and width and weighing 710 grams, this circular bronze mirror features a polished raised central knob designed for convenient handling. Intricate relief carvings of swirling mythical beasts dominate the inner decorative field, encircled by bands of archaic inscriptions and finely incised linear border patterns. The metal surface carries a deep, lustrous dark patina accumulated through long ageing, which sharply accentuates the depth of engraved ornamentation. With balanced circular proportions and meticulous casting craftsmanship, this well-preserved antique mirror constitutes a noteworthy collectible for refined assemblages of ancient Chinese bronze ritual artifacts.

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