CHINESE 'CAO YE' BRONZE MIRROR, Han Dynasty. J013
China. Han dynasty. The domed boss enclosed by a square border cast with eight characters, surrounded by four bosses alternating with stylized tree motifs and trefoils with concave leaves, all within a raised scalloped border around the rim.
Note: For a similar larger mirror see Sotheby's," Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art", 19 March 2013, Lot 3. - 4 1/2 in. diam.
Measure: Height 0.12 ", max diameter 4.3".
CONDITION: No other signs of damage, loss or repair. overall wear due to age.
Domestic shipping (48 states): $29.95. J013.

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