Description

Bell shaped mirror with riased thick rim and outward slanting edge.  Rectangular perforated "handle" projecting from rim at top.  2 wide curving projections with jagged endings, rise up from field at top, and near bottom a raised disk  (corroded).  8 large characters in relief, 4 on each side, a seal like square in centre with 4 characters.  Inscription:  Fei Zu Si Ting, Yi Zhuang Er Rong, Li Dao Ren Zhao  (2nd character is miswritten on the mirror)  "Elegantly cast, this mirror is for beautifying your face".  Both surfaces of brownish colour, the face with some whitish speckles.