BRONZE MIRROR, Relief-carved with mythical beast design, Mitate (bronze mirror/paperweight)

This item is an artifact from ancient China. It is a bronze mirror featuring a relief-carved design of mythical beasts. The surface is intricately adorned with a circular arrangement of divine creatures such as lions, qilins, and dragons, while the rim showcases a continuous pattern indicative of the period's artistic style. Over time, the bronze has developed a soft patina of verdigris, and the substantial thickness of the mirror provides a stable weight, allowing it to also serve as a paperweight.