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Mirror

Mirror

2nd century
Medium/TechniqueCast bronze with high-relief decoration of dragons and inscription
DimensionsDiameter 14.5 cm (5 11/16 in.), Weight 493 gm (1.09 lb.)
Credit LineChinese and Japanese Special Fund
Accession number12.1059
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ClassificationsMetalwork
Collections
InscriptionsAn inscription of twenty-four characters is arranged in a set of twelve small squares spaced evenly along the perimeter of the relief portion. It reads: "I made this shining mirror...to wish the owner longevity, prosperity, fitting to be a king or duke, enjoying endless happiness."
ProvenancePurchased in China by Okakura Kakuzo, 1912.
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Naitô Toyomasa
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8th century A.D.
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Mirror
3rd century B.C.
Wine warmer (zun)
Wine warmer (zun)
206 B.C.–A.D. 220
Lid of wine warmer (zun)
206 B.C.–A.D. 220
Ritual food vessel (ding)
Ritual food vessel (ding)
Late 11th century B.C.
Group shot: 22.407, 47.1407-12
Altarpiece - Guardian King (left)
A.D. 593
Altarpiece - Censer
Altarpiece - Censer
dated A.D. 593
Altarpiece - Flying Angel
A.D. 593
Group shot: 22.407, 47.1407-12
Altarpiece - Guardian Lion (right)
dated A.D. 593