MirrorsChinese1st century CE
Circular Mirror with Decoration of Concentric Circles, Linked Arcs, Quatrefoil, and Auspicious Four-Character Inscription
dated to 64 CE
Dimensions
Diam. 13.4 cm (5 1/4 in.)
Provenance
Grenville L. Winthrop purchased from Yamanaka & Co., New York
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