A BRONZE 'TLV' MIRROR
WESTERN HAN DYNASTY (206 BC-AD 8)
A BRONZE 'TLV' MIRROR WESTERN HAN DYNASTY (206 BC-AD 8) The back is crisply cast with a knob centering a quartrefoil within a square border of twelve nipples separating characters representing the zodiac. There are eight further nipples in the outer field which is cast in thread relief with T, L and V motifs as well as the The Four Spirit Animals, Daoist immortals and various animals and birds. All are arranged in four quadrants, and are encircled by an inscription mentioning the Wang family, narrow decorative borders and a band of cloud scroll on the rim. The bronze has a silvery grey patina and some areas of malachite encrustation. 8 1/8 in. (20.6 cm.) diam.
A BRONZE 'TLV' MIRROR
WESTERN HAN DYNASTY (206 BC-AD 8)
A BRONZE 'TLV' MIRROR WESTERN HAN DYNASTY (206 BC-AD 8) The back is crisply cast with a knob centering a quartrefoil within a square border of twelve nipples separating characters representing the zodiac. There are eight further nipples in the outer field which is cast in thread relief with T, L and V motifs as well as the The Four Spirit Animals, Daoist immortals and various animals and birds. All are arranged in four quadrants, and are encircled by an inscription mentioning the Wang family, narrow decorative borders and a band of cloud scroll on the rim. The bronze has a silvery grey patina and some areas of malachite encrustation. 8 1/8 in. (20.6 cm.) diam.
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