Mirror with Daoist deities, mythical beasts, and inscriptions
Place of OriginHubei province, China
DynastyEastern Han period (25-220)
MaterialsBronze
DimensionsH. 3/8 in x Diam. 8 1/4 in
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60B597
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsMetal Arts
On View
Not on viewInscribedInscription. Around the central knob the nine characters alternated with round bosses read Great good luck, fortune, nobility; long life and blessing to generations after generations.
probably 100-280
475-221 BCE
420-589 or later
probably 650-700
700-800
approx. 700-850
