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MIROIR CIRCULAIRE EN BRONZE Which may be translated as:
Dynastie des Han orientaux (25-220)
‘In seclusion I have refined this mirror for three periods. Its virtue
A BRONZE CIRCULAR MIRROR matches that of the 10,000 regions. It gives form to virtue and order to
Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220 AD) the Dao. Respectfully it is offered to a good minister. It is decorated all
The central knop encircled by a band of sinuous bixie cast in high relief around with blessings [engraved in a circle] without [interruption]. Bo
within a band of incised semi-circles alternating with squares, each Ya performed the music. In a multitude of blessings may the forces of
marked with a stylised character, enclosed within an upright comb yang preponderate. May wisdom and virtue shine radiantly. May there
pattern band, a border bearing a running inscription and an outer band be riches, blessings, peace and joy. May your descendants flourish
of tight scroll motifs. and spread widely. May your life be as enduring as metal and stone.
9.5cm. (3 3/4in) diam. May your position reach a high level. May the master of this mirror
have a long life.’
€1,200 - 1,500
A very similar bronze mirror, Eastern Han dynasty is illustrated by
Provenance: J.Rawson and E.Bunker, Ancient Chinese and Ordos Bronzes, Hong
Robert Rousset, Paris (1901-1981), acquired prior to 1935 Kong, 1990, p.256, no.175.
Jean-Pierre Rousset, Paris (1936-2021)
東漢 青銅神人神獸紋鏡
The groups of four characters in the cartouches can be transcribed:
來源：
幽諫三商 配像国疆 德序道 敬奉豆（賢）良 周刻無耻（止） 白牙擧 巴黎Robert Rousset（1901-1981）舊藏，於1935年前入藏
樂 染調主陽 聖德光明 富吉安樂 子孫番（蕃）昌 生如金石 土理高升 巴黎Jean-Pierre Rousset（1936-2021）舊藏

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