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Mirror with Four Nipples, Immortals, Dragon and Tiger

c. 125–220 CE

China, probably Zhejiang province, Eastern Han dynasty

(25–220 CE)
Medium
bronze
Measurements
Diameter: 20.9 cm (8 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
The Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase Fund 1989.102
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Location
Not on view
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A circular bronze mirror, aged with green oxidation, features a central raised dome and four smaller knobs. Between the knobs, detailed carvings depict robed figures, a tiger on the left, and a dragon on the right. Fine, repeating zigzag and geometric patterns fill multiple concentric bands that radiate toward the rim. This dark metallic surface is textured with intricate lines, while the wide border consists of layered, sharp geometric motifs.

Mirror with Four Nipples, Immortals, Dragon and Tiger

c. 125–220 CE

China, probably Zhejiang province, Eastern Han dynasty (25–220 CE)

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