MIROIR CIRCULAIRE EN BRONZE Dynastie des Han orientaux... Lot n° 220

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