MirrorsChinese2nd-1st century BCE
Circular Mirror with Decoration of Linked Arcs, Snake-Dragons, and TLV Pattern Set against a Ground of Volutes and with Auspicious Inscription
2nd-1st century BCE
Dimensions
Diam. 23 cm (9 1/16 in.)
Provenance
Grenville L. Winthrop purchased from Yamanaka & Co., New York
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