Artwork

Bronze Mirror with Boss and Swallow Pattern

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Han Dynasty. Bronze mirror has a spherical knob surrounded with eight bosses between which there are four characters - Chang Yi Zi Sun, outside which is a band of inscription. The major motif is seven bosses spaced with six swallows circling in the same direction. Wave pattern adorns the rim. This mirror is covered with pleasing patina and preserved in very good condition.

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