New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Circular Mirror with Decoration of Intertwined Stylized Dragons

Artist Unknown

CultureChinese | Eastern Zhou Dynasty | Warring States

Date480-221 B.C.E.

MediumCast bronze

DimensionsOverall: 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm)

Credit LineMuseum purchase, Membership Fund

Object number44.11.4

Collections

Asian Art

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 106

DescriptionSilver bronze mirror. Back has an upturned rim with a plain .50" border. Central register contains relief design of entwined stylistic dragon and lozenge shapes in scrollwork. The ground contains a barely discernible pattern of small spirals. Another plain rim & a narrow band of spiral design encircle a central ridged and perforated base. Front of mirror heavily encrusted with perhaps one-quarter of the surface area showing clear bronze.
Label TextUnknown Chinese Circular Mirror with Intertwined Stylized Dragons, 480-221 B.C.E. Cast bronze, 6-3/8 inches Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA Museum purchase, Membership Fund 44.11.4