MirrorsChinese5th-3rd century BCE
Small Circular Double-Tier Mirror with Openwork Decoration of Intertwined Dragons
5th-3rd century BCE
Dimensions
Diam. 10.9 cm (4 5/16 in.) Weight: 184 g
Provenance
Grenville L. Winthrop purchased from C.T. Loo & Co., New York
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