Mirror
CultureChinese
Date220 B.C.E.
MediumBronze
DimensionsOverall: 7 1/4 inches (18.42 cm)
Credit LinePurchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust
Object number31-130/14
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DescriptionCircular mirror decorated with a series of bands, the innermost of which contains nipples, then a band with a scroll pettern, a wider band with seven animals alternating with seven nipples, then another band with a scroll pattern at the outermost edge. A large silk tassel is attached to a ring in the center.
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