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TLV Mirror with Gilt Surface

鎏金博局式鏡

100s BCE

China, Western Han dynasty

(206 BCE–8 CE)
Medium
gilt bronze
Measurements
Diameter: 14.2 cm (5 9/16 in.); Overall: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.); Rim: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.)
Weight: 511 g (1.13 lbs.)
Credit Line
Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee 1995.294
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Print
A circular gilt bronze mirror features a domed central knob within a square frame. Four T-shaped motifs extend from the square, interspersed with L and V-shaped symbols and eight raised bosses. Fine scrolling lines decorate the background. A wide, dark gray outer rim contains a repeating zigzag pattern. The central area retains a muted gold finish, while the dark edges exhibit scattered green oxidation and patches of heavy patination.

TLV Mirror with Gilt Surface

100s BCE

China, Western Han dynasty (206 BCE–8 CE)

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