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Mirror
Mirror

Mirror

CultureChinese
DateSui dynasty (581-618 C.E.)
MediumSilver with traces of green patina
DimensionsOverall: 9/16 × 7 1/16 inches (1.42 × 17.93 cm)
Credit LinePurchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust
Object number32-46/2
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DescriptionMirror decorated with eight bands of relief decoration. The largest, central band has a tiger, a phoenix, a two-headed bird, a lion, and a bird-woman in high relief. The third band consists of an inscription. The rest are geometric designs. In the center is a large loop.
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Ritual Bell
Ritual Bell
late 6th-early 5th century B.C.E.
41-34
Mirror with TLV patterns and Four Direction Animals
Mirror with TLV patterns and Four Direction Animals
Xin dynasty (8-23 C.E)
32-46/1
side A overall
The Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara
9th century C.E.
56-73
Cosmic Mirror
Cosmic Mirror
1st century C.E.
F95-18/1
Photo taken in 2018 prior to offsite move
Mirror Handle
late 13th-early 14th century
54-72
recto overall
Fragment of Maitreya as a Meditating Bodhisattva
541 C.E.
40-34
figure overall
Musician Beating a Drum
Northern Wei dynasty (386-534 C.E.)
32-186/1
figure overall
Figure Playing a Drum
520 C.E.
32-186/4
Figure Carrying a Fly Whisk
Figure Carrying a Fly Whisk
520 C.E.
32-186/2
Figure Playing a Drum
Figure Playing a Drum
Northern Wei dynasty (386-534 C.E.)
32-186/3
figure overall
Two Men Bearing a Drum
early 6th century C.E.
32-186/7
figure overall
Figure Playing Pipes
Northern Wei dynasty (386-534 C.E.)
32-186/5