Mirror
Gallery Location
Not on View
Medium
Cast bronze
Geography
China
Date
1368 - 1644
Period
Ming Dynasty
Dimensions
18.3 cm
Object number
958.107.7
Credit Line
Gift from the Estate of Mr. E.R. Rolph
Collection
Department
Art & Culture: China
Description
Round mirror; concave rim with high outer edge. Rounded knob in circular centre, containing 4 animals in rounded relief (mostly eroded but possibly the 4 directional animals) within grooved circular frame. Main decorative zone with 4 squares, each with 1 large character, alternating with 4 standing figures in high relief. Dark greenish-brown with some light green on rim and around outside of face, which is marked by scratches.
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