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Square Mirror with Wan Symbol

卍字鏡

early 1000s

China, Liao dynasty (916-1125), Taiping period

(1020-1030)
Medium
bronze
Measurements
Overall: 0.9 x 12.5 cm (3/8 x 4 15/16 in.); Rim: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)
Weight: 318 g (11.22 oz.)
Credit Line
Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee 1995.368
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In Asia, the wan 萬 symbol is associated with prosperity, good fortune, and various religions, Buddhism in particular.

Square Mirror with Wan Symbol

early 1000s

China, Liao dynasty (916-1125), Taiping period (1020-1030)

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