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