China, Han Dynasty, (226 BC-220 AD), bronze hand mirror, 67mm, (115.46 g), round shape, decorated with gold Chinese lions and peacocks as the cental motif, centre piece a eyelet for holding and hanging, also with extensive decoration arranged in a circular fashion as swirls around outer edge. A well preserved, dark brown/black patination, centre in gold, an extremely fine example and very rare.
Estimate: 1500 AUD