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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Circular Mirror with Decoration of the Character for Mountain
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Circular Mirror with Decoration of the Character for Mountain

Artist Unknown
CultureChinese | Eastern Zhou | Warring States
Date480-221 B.C
MediumCast bronze
DimensionsOverall: 8 1/4 in. (21 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase, Membership Fund
Object number44.11.3
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DescriptionSilver bronze mirror has a central band of various animals (dragon, deer, bird, snake & turtle). A man separated by small nipple bosses surrounding large handle boss. A band of sawtooth design, very stylized animals & inscription encircles outer edge. Decoration of the Character for Mountain (Shan).

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