Mirror
MOA: University of British Columbia
3282/4
Square bronze mirror that appears to have been dipped in silver? Face is shiny, partly silver coloured. Decorated back has a small central knob in the form of a crouching mythical beast with a hole through its body. Four lions sit in each corner, two facing in, two facing out. Background design of grapevine scrolls.
- Type of Item mirror
- Culture Chinese
- Material silver metal, bronze metal
- Measurements height 5.0 cm, width 5.0 cm, depth 0.9 cm (overall)
- Previous Owner Michael M. Koerner
- Received from Michael M. Koerner
- Made in China
- Creation Date between 618 and 907
- Ownership Date before December 20, 2017
- Acquisition Date on December 20, 2017
- Item Classes metalwork
- Condition fair
- Accession Number 3282/0004