Group of six Chinese bronze hand mirrors of circular form with raised notch at center; largest has raised rim with central decoration of Chinese immortals and animals representing longevity; one with stylized cloud border and central decoration with animals from the Chinese zodiac and their characters in the square around the center; one golden in color having a floral raised decoration with two birds perhaps a wedding mirror; one decorated with bands of raised symbols; one decorated with four running horses or dogs; and the smallest decorated with plum blossoms in waves (perhaps Japanese)

Largest 6 3/8 in. diameter.


5. diameter: 3 3/8 in.
6. diameter: 3 1/8 in.

The Collection of Arthur Bennett Schram, Jr. of Pinehurst, North Carolina and Jupiter Island, Florida

Scratches on smooth side and marks from general wear of all mirrors; number 1 has a greenish patina around one edge of the back and sticker remains from previous auctions; minor loss and rubbing in the center of numbers 2 and 3; number 2 has chip in one spot along the outer band on decorated side of mirror and clip on the side as well; number 4 has a fint flat impression in form of postage stamp or seal, unclear.

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