Description

Round thick mirror with wide rim sloping into field. Knob hemispherical with flattened top, forming centre of quatrefoil seat set in square and small trefoils and curving lines in relief in corners. Surrounding square band with 36-character inscription, framed by depressed band with raised edges and a raised ring at each corner. Decorative band of depressed T L V's with raised edges and directional animals in linear relief, also loose curls, and curving lines, contained by raised ring and striated band. Face with some green patina on shiny grey surface, some green on back. Inscription: Ri You Shu, Yue You Yi (Fu) Re Wu Shi, Yi Jiu Shi Ju Bi Wu Yuo Huan, Yu Se Shi, Xing Zhi Huan, Re Yi Ji Xi Gu Cang Ran, XXX Da Wu Er. "XXX This is an unparalleled mirror. May every day be happy, and every month bring goodness. May you enjoy your leisure and your wine and food. May your life be without worry and may the yu and si players serve you. May your heart and your will be happy. May your happiness by perfect and eternal."