Eternity Masterpieces - November 2014
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Warring States Chinese Bronze Square mirror 4 T Shan
Low Estimate: 20,000High Estimate: 40,000Original
Square Bronze Mirror with four gilt Shan (T) shapes, Warring States period (480-221 BC) Mirrors with 3-4-5 Shan shapes are the main motif of the Warring States period. It is not clear, however, what the Shan (T) shape signifies. One suggestion is it is an early form of the T-shape found on TLV mirrors and the liubo gaming board, but to date there is no proof of this. The Shan shape, dragons, bears, tigers, deer are represented in relief against a finely patterned ground. Such fine patterning was cast on bronzes by inlaying separately press-molded panels onto the mold surface. Weight 2 lb. 5oz = 1 kg 50g; Size: 6.5 x 6.5 inches = 167 x 167 mm; Thickness: 8 mm; Height of the knob: 8 mm; Condition: natural patina and oxidation, no defects. Estimate: 120,000-250,000 RMB = $16,000 - $38,000 US
Condition natural patina and oxidation, no defects
Low Estimate: 20000
High Estimate: 40000
Orignal: Yes
Condition natural patina and oxidation, no defects
Low Estimate: 20000
High Estimate: 40000
Orignal: Yes
Chinese bronze flat handled spade coin, State Liang/Wei
Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 2,000
Chinese bronze flat handled spade coin, State Liang (Wei) 425-344 BC; Extremely rare; Obverse: Shou shi ban jin (half jin); Height: 42 mm; Width: 29 mm; Weight: 11.71 g; Hartill: 3.29, p. 22; Estimate: (2) Extremely rare = $2000; Authenticity report: High probability of being genuine
Condition Used, EF, nice patina
Low Estimate: 1000
High Estimate: 2000
Condition Used, EF, nice patina
Low Estimate: 1000
High Estimate: 2000
Chinese bronze Zhou round coin, state of Qin (250-220BC)
Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 3,000
Genuine Chinese bronze Zhou round coin -38 mm, state of Qin (250-220 BC), Rare; Obverse: Zhong Yi Liang Shi Si (14) Yi Zhu c/wise (weight: 1 Liang 14 zhu) Warring States Period. Ring-money. "Zhong 1 Liang 14 Zhu" coins. Diameter: 38.2 mm; Weight: 18.47 g; Hartill: 6.27, p. 82; Estimate (3) Rare = $1000 - $3000; Authenticity report: Genuine;
Condition EF, used in circulation - worn edges, natural patina, pleasant to touch
Low Estimate: 1000
High Estimate: 3000
Condition EF, used in circulation - worn edges, natural patina, pleasant to touch
Low Estimate: 1000
High Estimate: 3000
Chinese bronze round Zhou coin, State of Qin 250-220 BC
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 5,000
Chinese bronze round Zhou coin, State of Qin (250-220 BC), 3.77g, 24 mm, Extremely rare; Said to have been cast by Marquis of Chang An, the brother of Qin Emperor Shi Huang Di; Obverse: Chang An; Reverse: plain; Weight: 3.77g; Diameter: 24 mm; Hartill: 6.28, p. 82; Estimate: (2) Extremely rare $2000; Authenticity report: Genuine;
Condition EF, used in circulation, natural patina and rust
Low Estimate: 2000
High Estimate: 5000
Condition EF, used in circulation, natural patina and rust
Low Estimate: 2000
High Estimate: 5000
Chinese bronze round Zhou coin, State of Yan (300-220BC)
Low Estimate: 1,500High Estimate: 3,000
Chinese bronze round Zhou coin, State of Yan (300-220 BC), 8.02g, 29 mm, Extremely rare. The Ming character is the same as that found on the Ming knives, so could be Yi. Obverse: Ming Si (Ming 4 hua). Reverse: plain. Weight: 8.02 g; Diameter: 29.5 mm; Hartill: 6.22, p. 81; Estimate: (2); Extremely rare $2000; Authenticity report: genuine; Provenance: from private collection in Canada
Condition EF, beautiful multicolored patina
Low Estimate: 1500
High Estimate: 3000
Condition EF, beautiful multicolored patina
Low Estimate: 1500
High Estimate: 3000
Warring States 400-200BC, Chinese bronze coin Yi Liu Hua
Low Estimate: 700High Estimate: 2,000
Chinese bronze coin, Warring States period (400-200 BC). Obverse: Yi Liu Hua; Reverse: Plain; Weight: 9.41 g; Diameter: 33 mm; Hartill: not found Estimate: $750-$1500; Authenticity report: Genuine; Condition: EF, used in circulation, colorful patina. The Warring States period (simplified Chinese: ; traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: Zhànguó Shídài), also known as the Era of Warring States, is a period in ancient China following the Spring and Autumn period and concluding with the victory of the state of Qin in 221 BC, creating a unified China under the Qin Dynasty. Different scholars use dates for the beginning of the period ranging between 481 BC and 403 BC, but Sima Qian's date of 475 BC is most often cited. Most of this period coincides with the second half of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, although the Chinese sovereign (king of Zhou) was merely a figurehead.
Condition EF, used in circulation, colorful patina
Low Estimate: 700
High Estimate: 2000
Condition EF, used in circulation, colorful patina
Low Estimate: 700
High Estimate: 2000
Chinese bronze coin Jin dynasties and 16 kingdoms
Low Estimate: 150High Estimate: 500
Chinese bronze coin Jin dynasties and 16 kingdoms, Later Zhao Kingdom (319-352 AD), 25 mm; Obverse: Feng Huo (The coin of abundance), seal script. Reverse: plain; Weight: 3.43 g; Diameter: 25 mm; Hartill: 12.2, p. 98; Estimate: (7) - $150-$500; Authenticity: extremely high probability of being genuine
Condition Nice VF, used in circulation, colorful patina and oxidation
Low Estimate: 150
High Estimate: 500
Condition Nice VF, used in circulation, colorful patina and oxidation
Low Estimate: 150
High Estimate: 500
Western Han 206 BC,Chinese bronze mirror- 9cm
Low Estimate: 1,500High Estimate: 5,000Original
Authentic Chinese bronze mirror- signed, Western Han Dynasty, 206 BC - 9 AD; Four characters signature of the artist; Diameter: 3.5in. = 90 mm. Weight: 195 g; Age: Western Han Dynasty 206 BC - 9 AD;
Condition Worn by natural handling and aging, natural patina
Low Estimate: 1500
High Estimate: 5000
Original: Yes
Condition Worn by natural handling and aging, natural patina
Low Estimate: 1500
High Estimate: 5000
Original: Yes
Western Han Dynasty, Chinese bronze mirror, 4 fish
Low Estimate: 600High Estimate: 2,000Original
Chinese bronze mirror - Four fishes- 4=94 mm, Western Han Dynasty, 206 BC 9 AD. Diameter: 4=94 mm; Weight: 166 g; Age: Western Han Dynasty 206 BC 9 AD
Condition Genuine oxidation, corrosion and patina all over. No defects
Low Estimate: 600
High Estimate: 2000
Orignal: Yes
Condition Genuine oxidation, corrosion and patina all over. No defects
Low Estimate: 600
High Estimate: 2000
Orignal: Yes
W. Han Dynasty, Chinese bronze mirror, 4 dragons, arc, 124mm
Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 2,000
Chinese Bronze mirror 4 dragons with Continuous arc design, W. Han Dynasty, 206 BC -9 AD; Diameter: 124 mm = 4 7/8; Weight: 10 oz. = 240 g; Rim: flat, 16 continuous arcs; Knob 4 mm high, has a hole all the way through; Inner section: 4 dragons, eating nipples; Metal: white bronze, nice patina; Mirrors with continuous arc design first appeared in the Warring States period, and their production continued until the Three Kingdoms period. This example from the mid-Western Han Dynasty has a vivid beauty common to all applied art of the Han dynasty.
Condition Beautiful multicolored patina all over
Low Estimate: 1000
High Estimate: 2000
Condition Beautiful multicolored patina all over
Low Estimate: 1000
High Estimate: 2000
W Han, 206BC-9AD, Chinese bronze mirror 88mm
Low Estimate: 5,000High Estimate: 20,000Original
Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - 9 AD) bronze mirror.
Weight: 121.97 g;
Diameter: 3.5 inches = 88 mm;
Mirror surface: Concave with remnants of original surface;
Condition: great authentic patina;
Provenance: private collection in Florida, USA;
Low Estimate: 5000
High Estimate: 20000
Original: Yes
Weight: 121.97 g;
Diameter: 3.5 inches = 88 mm;
Mirror surface: Concave with remnants of original surface;
Condition: great authentic patina;
Provenance: private collection in Florida, USA;
Low Estimate: 5000
High Estimate: 20000
Original: Yes
W Han dyn, Chinese Bronze TLV Mirror, 107mm
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 10,000Original
Genuine Cosmic TLV Chinese Bronze Mirror 107 mm, Western Han Dynasty, 206 BC - 220 AD. TLV design incorporates both scientific and mythological elements. These mirrors are also called "compass mirrors" by Chinese Scholars. Made in Han Dynasty: 206 BC - 220 AD; Diameter: 107 mm = 4.5 inches; Weight = 200 g = 7 oz. Mirror surface is slightly convex; Knob - 5 mm high, open Authenticity report: Genuine. Development The first mirrors with TLV symbols appeared during the second century BCE, with some believing that they were related to Liu An's astrological and cosmological interests. The dragon was an important symbol of these early TLV mirrors. In early mirrors from the second century BCE, the dragons were often used as an arabesque, however by the first century BCE, the dragons lost their arabesque form and became fully-fledged figures. In the later part of the Western Han period, the dragons had been replaced by winged figures, monsters and immortals. These new mirrors also saw the division of the main area into two separate rings, with the TLV symbols being placed in the inner part of the main area, and other decorations being placed in the outer area.[3] By the end of the first century BCE, the band dividing the main area into two concentric rings largely lost its structural function of separating the mirror into two sections. Instead it existed merely as a line, or not at all. Mirrors from the Xin Dynasty (8-23 CE) usually have an outer band with cloud or animal motifs, and an inner circle with a square containing a knob. The inner circle often contains a series of eight 'nipples,' and various mythological animals and being, often including the Queen Mother of the West. The central square could have an inscription, or contain the characters of the Twelve Earthly Branches. Inscriptions placed in between the mirror's sections frequently discuss Wang Mang and his reign. Symbolism Scholars are engaged in a debate as to what the symbols on TLV mirrors mean. Some scholars believe that they represent ideas from Chinese Cosmology, while others believe that they could also be used to play the boardgame of liubo. Cosmological significance TLV mirrors are circular. At their centers is a circular boss inset on a square panel. According to Schuyler Camman, the design of TLV mirrors was cosmologically significant. The V shapes served to give the inner square the appearance of being placed in the middle of a cross. This forms an illustration of the Chinese idea of the five directions North, South, West, East and Center. The central square represents China as the Middle Kingdom. The area in between the central square and the circle represented the Four Seas. During the Han Dynasty the Four Seas represented territories outside China, and did not literally refer to water. The central square within the round mirror likely alludes to the ancient Chinese idea that heaven was round and earth was square. The Ts represented the concept of the Four Gates of the Middle Kingdom, an idea present in Chinese literature. They could have also represented the idea of the four inner gates of the Han place of sacrifice, or the gates of the imperial tombs built during the Han period. The Ls possibly symbolized the marshes and swamps beyond the Four Seas, at the ends of the earth. The bending of the Ls could possibly have served to create a rotating effect which symbolized the four seasons, which were very closely related to the cardinal directions. The nine nipples in the central square likely represented the nine regions of the earth as discussed by Cammann as having come from the Shiji. The eight nipples outside of the central square were most likely representations of the Eight Pillars, mountains that held up the canopy of heaven. The area between the inner round border and the outer rim of the mirror was often filled with swirls that represented the clouds in heaven. The game of Liubo Some believe that the design of TLV mirrors is derived from the board game liubo. Because of the lack of written documentation, the rules of the game are still as yet unconfirmed, although some scholars such as Lien-sheng Yang have made suggestions as to the method of play. Yang Sheng-yin believes that the liubo game was played between two players with each player having 6 men. In addition there were six throwing sticks shared between them. From a formula written by an expert player of liubo, Yang theorizes that a players piece would start on an L and try to move to a V depending on stick rolls. At this moment certain throws by the sticks would allow ones piece to move into the center and kill the opponents piece if already present in the center. Once present in the center, ones piece could begin to block the enemy pieces from taking the square. For each block one would gain two points. One could also attempt to recover ones pieces after they are blocked, and would gain three points for doing this. If one failed to win after having blocked two men
E Han d Chinese cast bronze mirror, heavy, thick, 128mm
Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 2,000
Chinese cast bronze mirror, unusually heavy and thick, Han dynasty style, Diameter: 5 in. = 128 mm. Weight: 2 lb. = 900 g. Thickness: 15 mm; Concave mirror surface with real reflection.
Condition The cast details are worn
Low Estimate: 1000
High Estimate: 2000
Condition The cast details are worn
Low Estimate: 1000
High Estimate: 2000
E Jin dynasty Chinese bronze convex mirror - Phoenix, 87mm
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 10,000Original
Genuine antique Chinese bronze convex mirror with Phoenix, Eastern Jin dynasty (265-420 AD); Decorated with a bird, bands of short lines, saw and wave pattern; Diameter: 87 mm = 3 ½ inches; Weight: 119 g; Condition: genuine patina with original reflective areas. Age: Eastern Jin dynasty (265-420 AD). Knob: 7 mm high, filled with oxidative materials
Condition Genuine noble patina
Low Estimate: 2000
High Estimate: 10000
Original: Yes
Condition Genuine noble patina
Low Estimate: 2000
High Estimate: 10000
Original: Yes
W Han Convex Chinese TLV Bronze mirror 8 flowers design
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 10,000Original
Convex Chinese TLV Bronze mirror with eight flowers design, Western Han dynasty (206 BC-220 AD); Outer circle: Saw tooth design; Inner circle: TLV mixing with flowers; Diameter: 92 mm = 3.55. Weight: 173.65 g; Condition: authentic patina; Age: Western Han Dynasty, 206 BC-9AD;
Condition: authentic patina, no defects
Low Estimate: 2000
High Estimate: 10000
Original: Yes
Condition: authentic patina, no defects
Low Estimate: 2000
High Estimate: 10000
Original: Yes
Song dynasty, Chinese Bronze Mirror, 4 worn characters
Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 3,000Original
Authentic Song Dynasty Chinese Bronze Mirror, signed with 4 worn characters.
Diameter: 4 in. = 100 mm; Weight: 7 oz. = 205 g; Age: Song dynasty (1000-1200 AD).
Condition Authentic old, a lot of wear, characters are worn and is hard to read
Low Estimate: 1000
High Estimate: 3000
Original: Yes
Diameter: 4 in. = 100 mm; Weight: 7 oz. = 205 g; Age: Song dynasty (1000-1200 AD).
Condition Authentic old, a lot of wear, characters are worn and is hard to read
Low Estimate: 1000
High Estimate: 3000
Original: Yes
W Han dy 206BC-220AD Chinese inscriptions bronze mirror
Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 3,000
Han dyn (206BC-220 AD) Chinese inscriptions bronze mirror, 93 mm; Age: Western Han Dynasty, 206 BC-220 AD; Outer band of inscriptions; Condition: Worn by natural aging, beautiful patina; Weight: 6.5 oz. = 165.9 g; Diameter: 3.7 inches = 93 mm; Thickness of the rim: 3 mm; Knob: 6 mm, small hole all the way through; Mirror surface: slightly convex; Width of the side rim: 11 mm, slightly inclined inward; Provenance: Bought at Greater London Auction in Houston, Texas, USA;
Condition Worn by natural aging, beautiful patina;
Low Estimate: 1000
High Estimate: 3000
Condition Worn by natural aging, beautiful patina;
Low Estimate: 1000
High Estimate: 3000
Song dynasty, TLV bronze Chinese mirror with a Seal
Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 3,000Original
Although the TLV style of Western Han dynasty, (206 BC AD 220), this mirror was made in Song dynasty (1000-1200 AD). TLV bronze Chinese mirror with a seal; Diameter: 3.5 inches = 90 mm; Weight: 183 g; Han Dynasty 206 BC- AD 220; Condition: oxidation, patina and rust on mirror surface.
Condition Oxidation, patina and rust on mirror surface.
Condition Oxidation, patina and rust on mirror surface.
W Han dynasty Chinese inscriptions museum bronze mirror
Low Estimate: 50,000High Estimate: 100,000Original
Genuine Bronze Mirror, Western Han Dynasty, 8-inch, 206 BC - AD 9. Awesome antique authentic bronze Chinese mirror; Amazing thick patina; Museum quality, more than 2000 years old; Age: Early Western Han Dynasty 206 BC - AD 9; Most inner section depicts 12 disks surrounding the central knob, which may represent 12 planets around the Sun or 12 animal years of Chinese Astrology: the rat, the ox, the tiger, the cat, the dragon, the snake, the horse, the goat, the monkey, the rooster, the dog, and the pig; in that order. Next inner circle: 25 archaic Chinese characters. Middle circle: 4 flowers with knob-like centers and schematic pictures of pair of Phoenixes, Black Turtle, White Tiger and Dragon, which guard the four quarters of the world. The dragon and phoenix had been associated since ancient times, but the concept that these two animals, together with the White Tiger and Black turtle guard the 4 quarters of the world, owes much to the philosophy of the five elements (Wuxing), which originated and developed in the Han period. However on Han and later mirrors, the dragon and phoenix are often stressed, indicating that the old tradition had not died yet. (Donald Graham Jr. Collection, "Bronze Mirrors from Ancient China"); Outer circle: double saw tooth pattern around the flat rim; The mirror surface has several remnant islands of reflective surface. The size of the biggest island is 11 x 25 mm; Diameter = 8.25 inches = 207 mm = 20.7 cm; Weight = 2.3 lb = 1.05 kg = 1050g; Knob height: 7 mm; Thickness: 4 mm;
Condition Natural ancient patina, small area of original cast imperfection, no other defects
Low Estimate: 50000
High Estimate: 100000
Orignal: Yes
Condition Natural ancient patina, small area of original cast imperfection, no other defects
Low Estimate: 50000
High Estimate: 100000
Orignal: Yes
W Han dynasty, Cosmic TLV Chinese Bronze Mirror
Low Estimate: 30,000High Estimate: 80,000Original
Genuine Cosmic TLV Chinese Bronze Mirror Han Dynasty, 206 BC-220 AD. Stunning, absolutely incredible Cosmic TLV Chinese Bronze Mirror, 100% authentic. This mirror has a distinctive island of reflective surface 35 x 15 mm TLV design incorporates both scientific and mythological elements. The mirrors are also called "compass mirrors" by Chinese Scholars. Made in Han Dynasty: 206 BC-AD 220; Diameter: 137 mm = 5.5 inches. Weight = 400 g = 14 oz. Development The first mirrors with TLV symbols appeared during the second century BCE, with some believing that they were related to Liu An's astrological and cosmological interests. The dragon was an important symbol of these early TLV mirrors. In early mirrors from the second century BCE, the dragons were often used as an arabesque, however by the first century BCE, the dragons lost their arabesque form and became fully-fledged figures. In the later part of the Western Han period, the dragons had been replaced by winged figures, monsters and immortals. These new mirrors also saw the division of the main area into two separate rings, with the TLV symbols being placed in the inner part of the main area, and other decorations being placed in the outer area.[3] By the end of the first century BCE, the band dividing the main area into two concentric rings largely lost its structural function of separating the mirror into two sections. Instead it existed merely as a line, or not at all. Mirrors from the Xin Dynasty (8-23 CE) usually have an outer band with cloud or animal motifs, and an inner circle with a square containing a knob. The inner circle often contains a series of eight 'nipples,' and various mythological animals and being, often including the Queen Mother of the West. The central square could have an inscription, or contain the characters of the Twelve Earthly Branches. Inscriptions placed in between the mirror's sections frequently discuss Wang Mang and his reign. Symbolism Scholars are engaged in a debate as to what the symbols on TLV mirrors mean. Some scholars believe that they represent ideas from Chinese Cosmology, while others believe that they could also be used to play the boardgame of liubo. Cosmological significance TLV mirrors are circular. At their centers is a circular boss inset on a square panel. According to Schuyler Camman, the design of TLV mirrors was cosmologically significant. The V shapes served to give the inner square the appearance of being placed in the middle of a cross. This forms an illustration of the Chinese idea of the five directions North, South, West, East and Center. The central square represents China as the Middle Kingdom. The area in between the central square and the circle represented the Four Seas. During the Han Dynasty the Four Seas represented territories outside China, and did not literally refer to water. The central square within the round mirror likely alludes to the ancient Chinese idea that heaven was round and earth was square. The Ts represented the concept of the Four Gates of the Middle Kingdom, an idea present in Chinese literature. They could have also represented the idea of the four inner gates of the Han place of sacrifice, or the gates of the imperial tombs built during the Han period. The Ls possibly symbolized the marshes and swamps beyond the Four Seas, at the ends of the earth. The bending of the Ls could possibly have served to create a rotating effect which symbolized the four seasons, which were very closely related to the cardinal directions. The nine nipples in the central square likely represented the nine regions of the earth as discussed by Cammann as having come from the Shiji. The eight nipples outside of the central square were most likely representations of the Eight Pillars, mountains that held up the canopy of heaven. The area between the inner round border and the outer rim of the mirror was often filled with swirls that represented the clouds in heaven. The game of Liubo Some believe that the design of TLV mirrors is derived from the board game liubo. Because of the lack of written documentation, the rules of the game are still as yet unconfirmed, although some scholars such as Lien-sheng Yang have made suggestions as to the method of play. Yang Sheng-yin believes that the liubo game was played between two players with each player having 6 men. In addition there were six throwing sticks shared between them. From a formula written by an expert player of liubo, Yang theorizes that a players piece would start on an L and try to move to a V depending on stick rolls. At this moment certain throws by the sticks would allow ones piece to move into the center and kill the opponents piece if already present in the center. Once present in the center, ones piece could begin to block the enemys pieces from taking the square. For each block one would gain two points. One could also attempt to recover ones pieces after they are blocked, and would gain three points for doing this. If on
E Han dynasty, Chinese Bronze mirror, 4 Phoenixes, 84mm
Low Estimate: 5,000High Estimate: 20,000Original
Authentic Bronze mirror with Four Phoenixes, Eastern Han Dynasty, 25 in. 220 AD; Weight: 146 g; Diameter: 3.25 in. = 84 mm
Condition Genuine patina, remnants of original mirror polishing;
Low Estimate: 5000
High Estimate: 20000
Original: Yes
Condition Genuine patina, remnants of original mirror polishing;
Low Estimate: 5000
High Estimate: 20000
Original: Yes
E. Han dyn, Chinese bronze mirror; Fantastic anim 75mm
Low Estimate: 500High Estimate: 2,000Original
Authentic Chinese bronze mirror. Eastern Han dynasty 25-220 AD; Other opinion is a Song dynasty (1000 AD-1200 AD). Diameter: 3.45 inches = 64 mm; Weight: 4.5 oz. = 140.43 g; Rim: 2 mm, steeply inward; Knob - 10 mm high, open all the way through. Mirror surface: nicely concave, with beautiful colorful patina all over. Inner section: fantastic animals with some decorations. Outer section: saw tooth;
Condition very well preserved, colorful natural patina
Low Estimate: 500
High Estimate: 2000
Orignal: Yes
Condition very well preserved, colorful natural patina
Low Estimate: 500
High Estimate: 2000
Orignal: Yes
Han Dynasty, Textile remnants on Wu Zhu Chinese coin
Coin Condition: Very GoodLow Estimate: 500High Estimate: 2,000
Han Dynasty Wu Zhu (5 zhu) Chinese bronze coin covered with remnant of textile, VF Cast since 113 BC during Western Han Dynasty Wu Zhu coins have been cast for more than 700 years. Interestingly, there is a remnant of textile from more than 2000 years ago stick on the obverse of this coin. Diameter: 26 mm; Weight: 3.23g, Condition: VF with nice green patina, Hartill: 8.8 Shan Ling San Guang Wu Zhu from 113 BC
Condition: Very Good
Low Estimate: 500
High Estimate: 2000
Condition: Very Good
Low Estimate: 500
High Estimate: 2000
Three Kingdoms 220-265AD, Chinese Cast-Bronze Mirror
Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 3,000Original
Genuine Chinese Cast-Bronze Figural Hand Mirror, Three Kingdoms period (220-265 AD). Circular outline, cast on the face with a central boss with hole for silk cord Numerous Emperor Court figures and a border of archaic characters with an outer border of "C" scrolls, Reverse mirror is plain and flat, patina with malachite incrustations. Diameter: 5-1/8" = 13 cm; Weight: 12 oz. = 335 g Thickness: 5 mm Height of the knob: 9 mm
Condition Genuine patina, oxidation and rust
Low Estimate: 1000
High Estimate: 3000
Orignal: Yes
Condition Genuine patina, oxidation and rust
Low Estimate: 1000
High Estimate: 3000
Orignal: Yes
Three kingdoms 220-261 AD, Chinese pocket bronze mirror
Low Estimate: 500High Estimate: 2,000
Kingdom of Shu (221-265 AD), Chinese pocket bronze mirror: reminds coin design: Zhi Bai Wu Zhu. Unusual shape of a heart or shield. Size: 65 mm x 76 mm. Weight: 67.52 g. Mirror surface: slightly concave, almost flat. Small knob (3 mm) with blocked hole. 4 Chinese characters around the knob: Chang Ping Wu Zu. Similar bronze coin was produced at that time. Design: 2 beasts and 2 clouds. References: David Hartill. Cast Chinese coins 13.27, p. 100
Condition Very good, natural patina
Low Estimate: 500
High Estimate: 2000
Condition Very good, natural patina
Low Estimate: 500
High Estimate: 2000
