MirrorsChinese20th century
Circular Mirror with Relief Decoration of Four Fantastic Creatures, Symbols of the Four Directions, and Auspicious Inscription (a forgery purporting to date to the Sui dynasty)
first half 20th century
Dimensions
Diam. 24.1 cm (9 1/2 in.)
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