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Lobed Mirror with Heaven and Earth between the Paired Phoenixes, mid to late 700s

China, Tang dynasty

1995.351CCCC0

TLV Mirror with Multiple Nipples, AD 9-23

China, Xin dynasty

1995.298CCCC0

Octafoil-shaped Mirror Featuring Ci Fei, the Dragon Slayer, 900s-1300s

China, Jin dynasty (1115-1234) or Korea, Goryeo dynasty

1995.376CCCC0

Mirror with Deities, Chariot, and the White Tiger, 100-200

China, Eastern Han dynasty

1995.332CCCC0

Mirror with a Coiling Dragon, 700s

China, Tang dynasty

1995.367CCCC0

Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces and Angular Meanders, c. 325-275 BC

China, Warring States period

1995.270CCCC0

Mirror with Clouds and Nebulae, 200-100 BC

China, Western Han dynasty

1995.288CCCC0

Double-tier Mirror, 300s BC

China, Warring States period

1999.220CCCC0

Mirror with Four T's, 300s BC

China, Warring States period

1995.281CCCC0

Square Mirror with Two Phoenixes and Floral Sprays, 960-1127

China, Northern Song dynasty

1995.374CCCC0

Cruciform Mirror with Six Blossoms, 960-1127

China, Northern Song dynasty

1999.222CCCC0

Animal-and-Grape Mirror, late 600s

China, Tang dynasty

1995.353CCCC0

Mirror with Six Circular Flowers, 600s

China, Tang dynasty

1995.341CCCC0

Mirror with Lotus and Mantra, 1271-1368

China, Yuan dynasty

1999.221CCCC0

Lobed Mirror with a Tortoise Knob, a Musician, and a Phoenix, late 700s

China, Tang dynasty

1995.369CCCC0

Lobed Mirror with Paired Phoenixes, a Nestling Bird, and a Lotus Blossom, 700s

China, Tang dynasty

1995.346CCCC0

Mirror with Twin Dragons and Lotus Blossoms, 1338

China, Shanxi province, Hezhong, Yuan dynasty

1995.388CCCC0

Mirror with Interlacing Floral Motifs and Twelve Zodiac Animals, late 6th-early 7th century

China, Sui dynasty

1995.336CCCC0

Octafoil Mirror with Lunar Palace, early 12th-mid 13th century

China, Jin dynasty

1995.375CCCC0

Mirror with a Pair of Phoenixes, 1100s

China, Song dynasty

1995.389CCCC0

Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs, 1st century BC

China, Western Han dynasty

1995.306CCCC0

Mirror with Handle, Decorated with "Double Happiness" and Five Bats, c. 1800

China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), workshop of Tang Wanheng

1995.401CCCC0

Octafoil Mirror with Paired Phoenixes, Birds, and Flowers, late 700s

China, Tang dynasty

1995.366CCCC0

Mirror with Continuous Arcs against Whorl Pattern, 3rd Century BC

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period

1995.278CCCC0

Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces and Angular Meanders, 200s BC

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period

1995.277CCCC0

Mirror with Linked Arcs and Kui Dragons, 2nd century

China, Eastern Han dynasty

1995.286CCCC0

Mirror with Double Quatrefoils, Dragons, and Phoenixes, 3rd century BC

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period

1995.279CCCC0

Mirror with Quatrefoil and Feather Pattern, 300s BC

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period

1995.267CCCC0

Mirror with Three Dragons, 200s BC

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period

1995.280CCCC0

Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs, late 3rd Century BC - early 1st Century

China, Western Han dynasty

1995.291CCCC0

Mirror with Four Nipples and Eight Animals, AD 300

China, Western Jin dynasty

1995.334CCCC0

TLV Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces, late 2nd-1st century BC

China, Western Han dynasty

1995.283CCCC0

Mirror with Four Pixie, early 400s-late 500s

China, Southern and Northern Dynasties period

1995.327CCCC0

Mirror with Five Blossoms and Overlapping Lozenges, 4th century BC

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period

1995.282CCCC0

Animal-and-Grape Mirror, mid 600s

China, Tang dynasty

1995.356CCCC0

Square Mirror with Wan Symbol, early 1000s

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

1995.368CCCC0

Mirror with a Square Band and Four Nipples, late 3rd-early 2nd century BC

China, Western Han dynasty

1995.275CCCC0

Mirror with Confucian Maxim, 1400s

China, Ming dynasty

1995.395CCCC0

Octafoil Mirror with Legend of Herdboy and Weaver Maid, mid 10th-late 13th century

China, Song dynasty

1995.383CCCC0

TLV Mirror with Gilt Surface, 2nd century BC

China, Western Han dynasty

1995.294CCCC0

Octafoil Mirror with Paired Phoenixes and Animals, late 7th-early 8th century

China, Tang dynasty

1995.345CCCC0

Animal-and-Grape Mirror, early to mid 7th century

China, Tang dynasty

1995.340CCCC0

Mirror with Linked Arcs and Kui Dragons, 2nd century

China, Eastern Han dynasty

1995.320CCCC0

Lobed Mirror with Six Blossoms, mid 7th century

China, Tang dynasty

1995.360CCCC0

Lobed Mirror of Three Delights, 8th century

China, Tang dynasty

1995.363CCCC0

Octafoil Mirror with Hunters and Prey, late 7th-early 8th century

China, Tang dynasty

1995.365CCCC0

Miniature Mirror with Grape Decoration, 7th century

China, Tang dynasty

1999.218CCCC0

Mirror with Concentric Circles, an Immortal, and Auspicious Animals, 1st century

China, Eastern Han dynasty

1995.304CCCC0

Mirror with Quatrefoil, Concentric Circles, and Linked Arcs, early 1st Century - early 3rd Century

China, Eastern Han dynasty

1995.318CCCC0

Mirror with a Coiling Dragon, 3rd Century

China, Three Kingdoms

1995.323CCCC0

Mirror with Auspicious Animals Surrounded by Rings of Squares and..., late 2nd century

China, Eastern Han dynasty

1995.324CCCC0

Mirror with Four Spirits, 589-618

China, Sui dynasty

1995.339CCCC0

Mirror with Four Running Animals, early 600s

China, Tang dynasty

1995.338CCCC0

Mirror with Four Nipples, Dragons, and Tigers, 1st century BC

China, Western Han dynasty

1995.300CCCC0

Lobed Mirror with Paired Phoenixes and Floral Displays, 700s

China, Tang dynasty

1995.348CCCC0

Mirror with Interlacing Dragons, early 7th-early 10th century

China, Tang dynasty

1995.364CCCC0

Animal-and-Grape Mirror with a Variety of Birds, late 600s

China, Tang dynasty

1995.355CCCC0

Mirror with Four Nipples and Four Birds, late 3rd Century BC - early 1st Century

China, Western Han dynasty

1995.297CCCC0

Mirror with Deities and Animals Surrounded by Rings of Squares and..., late 2nd-early 3rd century

China, Eastern Han dynasty

1995.326CCCC0

Mirror with Deities and Animals in Concentric Circles, late 6th-early 7th century

China, Sui dynasty

1995.337CCCC0

Octafoil Mirror with Two Immortals Crossing the Ocean, mid 10th-late 13th century

China, Song dynasty

1995.378CCCC0

Mirror with Four Nipples and Eight Birds, 1st century BC

China, Western Han dynasty

1995.305CCCC0

Mirror Stand in the Shape of a Djeiran, mid 17th Century- early 20th Century

China, Qing dynasty

1995.385CCCC0

Mirror with Flowers and Birds in Gold and Silver Cutouts over a Lacquer..., mid 8th century

China, Tang dynasty

1999.217CCCC0

Mirror with a Square Band, Four Nipples, and Grass Leaf Motifs, 2nd century BC

China, Western Han dynasty

1995.285CCCC0

Mirror with Quatrefoil and Linked Arcs, early 1st-early 3rd century

China, Eastern Han dynasty

1995.319CCCC0

Mirror with Deities and Kings, 2nd century

China, Eastern Han dynasty

1995.331CCCC0

Lobed Mirror with Paired Phoenixes and Auspicious Animals, 8th century

China, Tang dynasty

1995.350CCCC0

TLV Mirror with Multiple Nipples, early 1st century

China, Xin dynasty

1995.299CCCC0

Huzhou Mirror, 1500s

China, Huzhou, Ming dynasty

1995.370CCCC0

Mirror with Quatrefoil, Paired Phoenixes, and Auspicious Animals, early 3rd -early 4th century

China, Three Kingdoms (221-280) - Western Jin dynasty

1995.317CCCC0

Lobed Mirror with Paired Phoenixes and Floral Displays, 8th century

China, Tang dynasty

1995.349CCCC0

Mirror with Concentric Circles, an Immortal, and Auspicious Animals, 1st century BC-1st century AD

China, Western Han dynasty

1995.303CCCC0

Mirror with a Central Square, an Immortal, and Auspicious Animals, 2nd century

China, Eastern Han dynasty

1995.329CCCC0

Mirror with Sparrows and Floral Sprays, late 600s-early 700s

China, Tang dynasty

1995.358CCCC0

Mirror with Two Dragons and a Tiger, 3rd Century

China, Three Kingdoms

1995.322CCCC0

Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs, late 3rd Century - early 1st Century

China, Western Han dynasty

1995.290CCCC0

Mirror with Quatrefoils and Linked Arcs, 2nd century BC

China, Western Han dynasty

1995.276CCCC0

Mirror with Wheel Spokes and Riding Boys, c.1196-1234

China, Jin dynasty

1995.382CCCC0

Octafoil Mirror with Riding Immortals and Rising Peaks, 600s

China, Tang dynasty

1995.344CCCC0

Lobed Mirror with Eight Blossoms, 700s

China, Tang dynasty

1995.359CCCC0

Mirror Featuring Deities and Kings in Three Sections Surrounded by Rings..., late 2nd-early 3rd century

China, Eastern Han dynasty

1995.328CCCC0

Mirror with Three Pairs of Pixie around a Loti-form Knob, mid 600s

China, Tang dynasty

1995.335CCCC0

Mirror with Twin Carp, c. 1200-1225

China, Jin dynasty

1995.379CCCC0

Cruciform Mirror with Two Lions, late 8th-early 9th century

China, Tang dynasty

1995.373CCCC0

Mirror Featuring Dading Coins, c. 1178-1234

China, Jin dynasty

1995.381CCCC0

TLV Mirror with Multiple Nipples, 1st century

China, Xin dynasty

1995.295CCCC0

TLV Mirror with Four Spirits and Companions, 1st century BC-1st century AD

China, Western Han dynasty

1995.301CCCC0

Mirror with Deities and Animals Surrounded by Rings of Squares and..., late 2nd century

China, Eastern Han dynasty

1995.333CCCC0

Mirror with Four Nipples, Quasi- Dragons, and Birds, 1st century BC

China, Western Han dynasty

1995.314CCCC0

Miniature Square Mirror, 589-618

China, Sui dynasty

1999.219CCCC0

Mirror with a Central Square, Immortals, and Auspicious Animals, 2nd century

China, Eastern Han dynasty

1995.330CCCC0

Mirror with Four Nipples, Four Quasi-Dragons, and Birds, mid 14th-mid 17th century

China, Ming dynasty

1995.393CCCC0

Mirror Stand in the Shape of an Ox, mid 17th Century - early 20th Century

China, Qing dynasty

1995.386CCCC0

Animal-and-Grape Mirror, early 7th Century - early 10th Century

China, Tang dynasty

1995.354CCCC0

TLV Mirror, early 1st Century - early 3rd Century

China, Eastern Han dynasty

1995.296CCCC0

Title, Date	Artist / Culture	Accession number	Medium	Dimensions	Credit line	Rights
Lobed Mirror with Heaven and Earth between the Paired Phoenixes, mid to late 700s	China, Tang dynasty	1995.351	Bronze	Diameter: 22.5 cm (8 7/8 in.); Overall: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.); Rim: 0.7 cm (1/4 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
TLV Mirror with Multiple Nipples, AD 9-23	China, Xin dynasty	1995.298	Bronze	Diameter: 16.9 cm (6 5/8 in.); Overall: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.); Rim: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Octafoil-shaped Mirror Featuring Ci Fei, the Dragon Slayer, 900s-1300s	China, Jin dynasty (1115-1234) or Korea, Goryeo dynasty	1995.376	Bronze	Diameter: 17.2 cm (6 3/4 in.); Overall: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.); Rim: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Deities, Chariot, and the White Tiger, 100-200	China, Eastern Han dynasty	1995.332	Bronze	Diameter: 18.3 cm (7 3/16 in.); Overall: 1.7 cm (11/16 in.); Rim: 0.9 cm (3/8 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with a Coiling Dragon, 700s	China, Tang dynasty	1995.367	Bronze	Diameter: 10.2 cm (4 in.); Overall: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.); Rim: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces and Angular Meanders, c. 325-275 BC	China, Warring States period	1995.270	Bronze	Diameter: 16.9 cm (6 5/8 in.); Overall: 1 cm (3/8 in.); Rim: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Clouds and Nebulae, 200-100 BC	China, Western Han dynasty	1995.288	Bronze	Diameter: 10 cm (3 15/16 in.); Overall: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.); Rim: 0.4 cm (3/16 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Double-tier Mirror, 300s BC	China, Warring States period	1999.220	Bronze	Diameter: 7.6 cm (3 in.); Overall: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.); Rim: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Four T's, 300s BC	China, Warring States period	1995.281	Bronze	Diameter: 10.4 cm (4 1/8 in.); Rim: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Square Mirror with Two Phoenixes and Floral Sprays, 960-1127	China, Northern Song dynasty	1995.374	Bronze	Overall: 0.8 x 16.2 cm (5/16 x 6 3/8 in.); Rim: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Cruciform Mirror with Six Blossoms, 960-1127	China, Northern Song dynasty	1999.222	Bronze	Overall: 0.7 x 16.5 cm (1/4 x 6 1/2 in.); Rim: 0.4 cm (3/16 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Animal-and-Grape Mirror, late 600s	China, Tang dynasty	1995.353	Bronze	Diameter: 14.8 cm (5 13/16 in.); Overall: 1.5 cm (9/16 in.); Rim: 1.5 cm (9/16 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Six Circular Flowers, 600s	China, Tang dynasty	1995.341	Bronze	Diameter: 16.6 cm (6 9/16 in.); Overall: 1.5 cm (9/16 in.); Rim: 0.9 cm (3/8 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Lotus and Mantra, 1271-1368	China, Yuan dynasty	1999.221	Bronze	Diameter: 22.3 cm (8 3/4 in.); Overall: 1.5 cm (9/16 in.); Rim: 0.7 cm (1/4 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Lobed Mirror with a Tortoise Knob, a Musician, and a Phoenix, late 700s	China, Tang dynasty	1995.369	Bronze	Diameter: 21.6 cm (8 1/2 in.); Overall: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.); Rim: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Lobed Mirror with Paired Phoenixes, a Nestling Bird, and a Lotus Blossom, 700s	China, Tang dynasty	1995.346	Bronze	Diameter: 19.1 cm (7 1/2 in.); Overall: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.); Rim: 0.7 cm (1/4 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Twin Dragons and Lotus Blossoms, 1338	China, Shanxi province, Hezhong, Yuan dynasty	1995.388	Bronze	Diameter: 23.4 cm (9 3/16 in.); Overall: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.); Rim: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Interlacing Floral Motifs and Twelve Zodiac Animals, late 6th-early 7th century	China, Sui dynasty	1995.336	Bronze	Diameter: 15.4 cm (6 1/16 in.); Overall: 1.4 cm (9/16 in.); Rim: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Octafoil Mirror with Lunar Palace, early 12th-mid 13th century	China, Jin dynasty	1995.375	Bronze	Diameter: 21.3 cm (8 3/8 in.); Overall: 0.9 cm (3/8 in.); Rim: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with a Pair of Phoenixes, 1100s	China, Song dynasty	1995.389	Bronze	Diameter: 35.1 cm (13 13/16 in.); Overall: 1.3 cm (1/2 in.); Rim: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs, 1st century BC	China, Western Han dynasty	1995.306	Bronze	Diameter: 14.9 cm (5 7/8 in.); Overall: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.); Rim: 0.7 cm (1/4 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Handle, Decorated with "Double Happiness" and Five Bats, c. 1800	China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), workshop of Tang Wanheng	1995.401	Brass	Diameter: 16.5 cm (6 1/2 in.); Overall: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.); Rim: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Octafoil Mirror with Paired Phoenixes, Birds, and Flowers, late 700s	China, Tang dynasty	1995.366	Bronze	Diameter: 28.8 cm (11 5/16 in.); Overall: 1.6 cm (5/8 in.); Rim: 1 cm (3/8 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Continuous Arcs against Whorl Pattern, 3rd Century BC	China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period	1995.278	Bronze	Diameter: 23.7 cm (9 5/16 in.); Overall: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.); Rim: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces and Angular Meanders, 200s BC	China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period	1995.277	Bronze	Diameter: 17 cm (6 11/16 in.); Overall: 0.9 cm (3/8 in.); Rim: 0.7 cm (1/4 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Linked Arcs and Kui Dragons, 2nd century	China, Eastern Han dynasty	1995.286	Bronze	Diameter: 12.5 cm (4 15/16 in.); Overall: 1.3 cm (1/2 in.); Rim: 0.4 cm (3/16 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Double Quatrefoils, Dragons, and Phoenixes, 3rd century BC	China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period	1995.279	Bronze	Diameter: 23.2 cm (9 1/8 in.); Overall: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.); Rim: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Quatrefoil and Feather Pattern, 300s BC	China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period	1995.267	Bronze	Diameter: 11.2 cm (4 7/16 in.); Overall: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.); Rim: 0.4 cm (3/16 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Three Dragons, 200s BC	China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period	1995.280	Bronze	Diameter: 16.9 cm (6 5/8 in.); Overall: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.); Rim: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs, late 3rd Century BC - early 1st Century	China, Western Han dynasty	1995.291	Bronze	Diameter: 11.9 cm (4 11/16 in.); Overall: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.); Rim: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Four Nipples and Eight Animals, AD 300	China, Western Jin dynasty	1995.334	Bronze	Diameter: 19.6 cm (7 11/16 in.); Overall: 1.3 cm (1/2 in.); Rim: 1 cm (3/8 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
TLV Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces, late 2nd-1st century BC	China, Western Han dynasty	1995.283	Bronze	Diameter: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.); Overall: 1 cm (3/8 in.); Rim: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Four Pixie, early 400s-late 500s	China, Southern and Northern Dynasties period	1995.327	Bronze	Diameter: 11.6 cm (4 9/16 in.); Overall: 1.3 cm (1/2 in.); Rim: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Five Blossoms and Overlapping Lozenges, 4th century BC	China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period	1995.282	Bronze	Diameter: 11.4 cm (4 1/2 in.); Overall: 0.4 cm (3/16 in.); Rim: 0.4 cm (3/16 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Animal-and-Grape Mirror, mid 600s	China, Tang dynasty	1995.356	Bronze	Diameter: 8.2 cm (3 1/4 in.); Overall: 1 cm (3/8 in.); Rim: 1 cm (3/8 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Square Mirror with Wan Symbol, early 1000s	China, Liao dynasty (916-1125), Taiping period	1995.368	Bronze	Overall: 0.9 x 12.5 cm (3/8 x 4 15/16 in.); Rim: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with a Square Band and Four Nipples, late 3rd-early 2nd century BC	China, Western Han dynasty	1995.275	Bronze	Diameter: 8.4 cm (3 5/16 in.); Overall: 0.7 cm (1/4 in.); Rim: 0.4 cm (3/16 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Confucian Maxim, 1400s	China, Ming dynasty	1995.395	Bronze	Diameter: 8.3 cm (3 1/4 in.); Overall: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.); Rim: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Octafoil Mirror with Legend of Herdboy and Weaver Maid, mid 10th-late 13th century	China, Song dynasty	1995.383	Bronze	Diameter: 17.8 cm (7 in.); Overall: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.); Rim: 0.7 cm (1/4 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
TLV Mirror with Gilt Surface, 2nd century BC	China, Western Han dynasty	1995.294	Gilt bronze	Diameter: 14.2 cm (5 9/16 in.); Overall: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.); Rim: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Octafoil Mirror with Paired Phoenixes and Animals, late 7th-early 8th century	China, Tang dynasty	1995.345	Bronze	Diameter: 12.3 cm (4 13/16 in.); Overall: 1 cm (3/8 in.); Rim: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Animal-and-Grape Mirror, early to mid 7th century	China, Tang dynasty	1995.340	Bronze	Diameter: 11.7 cm (4 5/8 in.); Overall: 1.3 cm (1/2 in.); Rim: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Linked Arcs and Kui Dragons, 2nd century	China, Eastern Han dynasty	1995.320	Bronze	Diameter: 15.3 cm (6 in.); Overall: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.); Rim: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Lobed Mirror with Six Blossoms, mid 7th century	China, Tang dynasty	1995.360	Bronze	Diameter: 19.1 cm (7 1/2 in.); Overall: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.); Rim: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Lobed Mirror of Three Delights, 8th century	China, Tang dynasty	1995.363	Bronze	Diameter: 12.7 cm (5 in.); Overall: 0.9 cm (3/8 in.); Rim: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Octafoil Mirror with Hunters and Prey, late 7th-early 8th century	China, Tang dynasty	1995.365	Bronze	Diameter: 20 cm (7 7/8 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Miniature Mirror with Grape Decoration, 7th century	China, Tang dynasty	1999.218	Bronze	Diameter: 4.9 cm (1 15/16 in.); Overall: 0.7 cm (1/4 in.); Rim: 0.7 cm (1/4 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Concentric Circles, an Immortal, and Auspicious Animals, 1st century	China, Eastern Han dynasty	1995.304	Bronze	Diameter: 16.3 cm (6 7/16 in.); Overall: 1.5 cm (9/16 in.); Rim: 1 cm (3/8 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Quatrefoil, Concentric Circles, and Linked Arcs, early 1st Century - early 3rd Century	China, Eastern Han dynasty	1995.318	Bronze	Diameter: 15 cm (5 7/8 in.); Overall: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.); Rim: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with a Coiling Dragon, 3rd Century	China, Three Kingdoms	1995.323	Bronze	Diameter: 9.9 cm (3 7/8 in.); Overall: 1 cm (3/8 in.); Rim: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Auspicious Animals Surrounded by Rings of Squares and..., late 2nd century	China, Eastern Han dynasty	1995.324	Bronze	Diameter: 11.8 cm (4 5/8 in.); Overall: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.); Rim: 0.4 cm (3/16 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Four Spirits, 589-618	China, Sui dynasty	1995.339	Bronze	Diameter: 19.8 cm (7 13/16 in.); Overall: 1.5 cm (9/16 in.); Rim: 0.7 cm (1/4 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Four Running Animals, early 600s	China, Tang dynasty	1995.338	Bronze	Diameter: 9.6 cm (3 3/4 in.); Overall: 0.9 cm (3/8 in.); Rim: 0.7 cm (1/4 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Four Nipples, Dragons, and Tigers, 1st century BC	China, Western Han dynasty	1995.300	Bronze	Diameter: 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.); Overall: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.); Rim: 0.7 cm (1/4 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Lobed Mirror with Paired Phoenixes and Floral Displays, 700s	China, Tang dynasty	1995.348	Bronze	Diameter: 14.8 cm (5 13/16 in.); Overall: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.); Rim: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Interlacing Dragons, early 7th-early 10th century	China, Tang dynasty	1995.364	Bronze	Diameter: 16.9 cm (6 5/8 in.); Overall: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.); Rim: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Animal-and-Grape Mirror with a Variety of Birds, late 600s	China, Tang dynasty	1995.355	Bronze	Diameter: 13.9 cm (5 1/2 in.); Overall: 1.4 cm (9/16 in.); Rim: 1.4 cm (9/16 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Four Nipples and Four Birds, late 3rd Century BC - early 1st Century	China, Western Han dynasty	1995.297	Bronze	Diameter: 6.2 cm (2 7/16 in.); Overall: 1 cm (3/8 in.); Rim: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Deities and Animals Surrounded by Rings of Squares and..., late 2nd-early 3rd century	China, Eastern Han dynasty	1995.326	Bronze	Diameter: 11.8 cm (4 5/8 in.); Overall: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.); Rim: 0.4 cm (3/16 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Deities and Animals in Concentric Circles, late 6th-early 7th century	China, Sui dynasty	1995.337	Bronze	Diameter: 33.4 cm (13 1/8 in.); Overall: 1.6 cm (5/8 in.); Rim: 0.9 cm (3/8 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Octafoil Mirror with Two Immortals Crossing the Ocean, mid 10th-late 13th century	China, Song dynasty	1995.378	Bronze	Diameter: 17.6 cm (6 15/16 in.); Overall: 1 cm (3/8 in.); Rim: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Four Nipples and Eight Birds, 1st century BC	China, Western Han dynasty	1995.305	Bronze	Diameter: 9.6 cm (3 3/4 in.); Overall: 1 cm (3/8 in.); Rim: 0.7 cm (1/4 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror Stand in the Shape of a Djeiran, mid 17th Century- early 20th Century	China, Qing dynasty	1995.385	Bronze	Overall: 10.6 x 21.2 cm (4 3/16 x 8 3/8 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Flowers and Birds in Gold and Silver Cutouts over a Lacquer..., mid 8th century	China, Tang dynasty	1999.217	Bronze with gold and silver cutouts	Diameter: 16.8 cm (6 5/8 in.); Overall: 0.9 cm (3/8 in.); Rim: 0.4 cm (3/16 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with a Square Band, Four Nipples, and Grass Leaf Motifs, 2nd century BC	China, Western Han dynasty	1995.285	Bronze	Diameter: 18.3 cm (7 3/16 in.); Overall: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.); Rim: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Quatrefoil and Linked Arcs, early 1st-early 3rd century	China, Eastern Han dynasty	1995.319	Bronze	Diameter: 12.2 cm (4 13/16 in.); Overall: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.); Rim: 0.3 cm (1/8 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Deities and Kings, 2nd century	China, Eastern Han dynasty	1995.331	Bronze	Diameter: 19.5 cm (7 11/16 in.); Overall: 1.9 cm (3/4 in.); Rim: 1 cm (3/8 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Lobed Mirror with Paired Phoenixes and Auspicious Animals, 8th century	China, Tang dynasty	1995.350	Bronze	Diameter: 27.6 cm (10 7/8 in.); Overall: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.); Rim: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
TLV Mirror with Multiple Nipples, early 1st century	China, Xin dynasty	1995.299	Bronze	Diameter: 16.6 cm (6 9/16 in.); Overall: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.); Rim: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Huzhou Mirror, 1500s	China, Huzhou, Ming dynasty	1995.370	Bronze	Diameter: 15.8 cm (6 1/4 in.); Overall: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.); Rim: 0.9 cm (3/8 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Quatrefoil, Paired Phoenixes, and Auspicious Animals, early 3rd -early 4th century	China, Three Kingdoms (221-280) - Western Jin dynasty	1995.317	Bronze	Diameter: 18.6 cm (7 5/16 in.); Overall: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.); Rim: 0.4 cm (3/16 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Lobed Mirror with Paired Phoenixes and Floral Displays, 8th century	China, Tang dynasty	1995.349	Bronze	Diameter: 15.6 cm (6 1/8 in.); Overall: 0.9 cm (3/8 in.); Rim: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Concentric Circles, an Immortal, and Auspicious Animals, 1st century BC-1st century AD	China, Western Han dynasty	1995.303	Bronze	Diameter: 13.8 cm (5 7/16 in.); Overall: 1 cm (3/8 in.); Rim: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with a Central Square, an Immortal, and Auspicious Animals, 2nd century	China, Eastern Han dynasty	1995.329	Bronze	Diameter: 18.5 cm (7 5/16 in.); Overall: 1.7 cm (11/16 in.); Rim: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Sparrows and Floral Sprays, late 600s-early 700s	China, Tang dynasty	1995.358	Bronze	Diameter: 9.3 cm (3 11/16 in.); Overall: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.); Rim: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Two Dragons and a Tiger, 3rd Century	China, Three Kingdoms	1995.322	Bronze	Diameter: 14.7 cm (5 13/16 in.); Overall: 1.5 cm (9/16 in.); Rim: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs, late 3rd Century - early 1st Century	China, Western Han dynasty	1995.290	Bronze	Diameter: 8.1 cm (3 3/16 in.); Overall: 0.9 cm (3/8 in.); Rim: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Quatrefoils and Linked Arcs, 2nd century BC	China, Western Han dynasty	1995.276	Bronze	Diameter: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.); Overall: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.); Rim: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Wheel Spokes and Riding Boys, c.1196-1234	China, Jin dynasty	1995.382	Bronze	Diameter: 13.3 cm (5 1/4 in.); Overall: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.); Rim: 0.7 cm (1/4 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Octafoil Mirror with Riding Immortals and Rising Peaks, 600s	China, Tang dynasty	1995.344	Bronze	Diameter: 12.2 cm (4 13/16 in.); Overall: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.); Rim: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Lobed Mirror with Eight Blossoms, 700s	China, Tang dynasty	1995.359	Bronze	Diameter: 24.5 cm (9 5/8 in.); Overall: 0.9 cm (3/8 in.); Rim: 0.7 cm (1/4 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror Featuring Deities and Kings in Three Sections Surrounded by Rings..., late 2nd-early 3rd century	China, Eastern Han dynasty	1995.328	Bronze	Diameter: 13.9 cm (5 1/2 in.); Overall: 1 cm (3/8 in.); Rim: 0.4 cm (3/16 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Three Pairs of Pixie around a Loti-form Knob, mid 600s	China, Tang dynasty	1995.335	Bronze	Diameter: 17.6 cm (6 15/16 in.); Overall: 1.5 cm (9/16 in.); Rim: 1.3 cm (1/2 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Twin Carp, c. 1200-1225	China, Jin dynasty	1995.379	Bronze	Diameter: 17.9 cm (7 1/16 in.); Overall: 0.9 cm (3/8 in.); Rim: 0.7 cm (1/4 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Cruciform Mirror with Two Lions, late 8th-early 9th century	China, Tang dynasty	1995.373	Bronze	Overall: 0.7 x 10.5 cm (1/4 x 4 1/8 in.); Rim: 0.4 cm (3/16 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror Featuring Dading Coins, c. 1178-1234	China, Jin dynasty	1995.381	Bronze	Diameter: 11.9 cm (4 11/16 in.); Overall: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.); Rim: 0.4 cm (3/16 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
TLV Mirror with Multiple Nipples, 1st century	China, Xin dynasty	1995.295	Bronze	Diameter: 16.3 cm (6 7/16 in.); Overall: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.); Rim: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
TLV Mirror with Four Spirits and Companions, 1st century BC-1st century AD	China, Western Han dynasty	1995.301	Bronze	Diameter: 19 cm (7 1/2 in.); Overall: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.); Rim: 0.7 cm (1/4 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Deities and Animals Surrounded by Rings of Squares and..., late 2nd century	China, Eastern Han dynasty	1995.333	Bronze	Diameter: 15 cm (5 7/8 in.); Overall: 1.3 cm (1/2 in.); Rim: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Four Nipples, Quasi- Dragons, and Birds, 1st century BC	China, Western Han dynasty	1995.314	Bronze	Diameter: 9.9 cm (3 7/8 in.); Overall: 0.9 cm (3/8 in.); Rim: 0.4 cm (3/16 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Miniature Square Mirror, 589-618	China, Sui dynasty	1999.219	Bronze	Overall: 0.6 x 3.8 cm (1/4 x 1 1/2 in.); Rim: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with a Central Square, Immortals, and Auspicious Animals, 2nd century	China, Eastern Han dynasty	1995.330	Bronze	Diameter: 18.4 cm (7 1/4 in.); Overall: 2 cm (13/16 in.); Rim: 0.7 cm (1/4 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Four Nipples, Four Quasi-Dragons, and Birds, mid 14th-mid 17th century	China, Ming dynasty	1995.393	Bronze	Diameter: 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in.); Overall: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.); Rim: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror Stand in the Shape of an Ox, mid 17th Century - early 20th Century	China, Qing dynasty	1995.386	Bronze	Overall: 9.6 x 7.8 cm (3 3/4 x 3 1/16 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Animal-and-Grape Mirror, early 7th Century - early 10th Century	China, Tang dynasty	1995.354	Bronze	Diameter: 13.7 cm (5 3/8 in.); Overall: 1.4 cm (9/16 in.); Rim: 1.4 cm (9/16 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
TLV Mirror, early 1st Century - early 3rd Century	China, Eastern Han dynasty	1995.296	Bronze	Diameter: 14.2 cm (5 9/16 in.); Overall: 1 cm (3/8 in.); Rim: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0

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