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Credit line: Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee (143)
Credit line: Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee (143)
Lobed Mirror with Heaven and Earth between the Paired Phoenixes
Lobed Mirror with Heaven and Earth between the Paired Phoenixes, mid to late 700s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.351CCCC0
TLV Mirror with Multiple Nipples
TLV Mirror with Multiple Nipples, AD 9-23
China, Xin dynasty
1995.298CCCC0
Octafoil-shaped Mirror Featuring Ci Fei, the Dragon Slayer
Octafoil-shaped Mirror Featuring Ci Fei, the Dragon Slayer, 900s-1300s
China, Jin dynasty (1115-1234) or Korea, Goryeo dynasty
1995.376CCCC0
Double-tier Mirror
Double-tier Mirror, 300s BC
China, Warring States period
1999.220CCCC0
Mirror with Four T's
Mirror with Four T's, 300s BC
China, Warring States period
1995.281CCCC0
Mirror with Deities, Chariot, and the White Tiger
Mirror with Deities, Chariot, and the White Tiger, AD 100-200
China, Eastern Han dynasty
1995.332CCCC0
Mirror with a Coiling Dragon
Mirror with a Coiling Dragon, 700s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.367CCCC0
Mirror with Clouds and Nebulae
Mirror with Clouds and Nebulae, 200-100 BC
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.288CCCC0
Square Mirror with Two Phoenixes and Floral Sprays
Square Mirror with Two Phoenixes and Floral Sprays, 960-1127
China, Northern Song dynasty
1995.374CCCC0
Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces and Angular Meanders
Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces and Angular Meanders, c. 325-275 BC
China, Warring States period
1995.270CCCC0
Mirror with a Pair of Phoenixes
Mirror with a Pair of Phoenixes, 1100s
China, Song dynasty
1995.389CCCC0
Cruciform Mirror with Six Blossoms
Cruciform Mirror with Six Blossoms, 960-1127
China, Northern Song dynasty
1999.222CCCC0
Mirror with Handle, Decorated with "Double Happiness" and Five Bats
Mirror with Handle, Decorated with "Double Happiness" and Five Bats, c. 1800
workshop of Tang Wanheng (Chinese, active c. 1800)
1995.401CCCC0
Mirror with Lotus and Mantra
Mirror with Lotus and Mantra, 1271-1368
China, Yuan dynasty
1999.221CCCC0
Lobed Mirror with Paired Phoenixes, a Nestling Bird, and a Lotus Blossom
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
Mirror with Twin Dragons and Lotus Blossoms, 1338
China, Shanxi province, Hezhong, Yuan dynasty
1995.388CCCC0
Lobed Mirror with a Tortoise Knob, a Musician, and a Phoenix
Lobed Mirror with a Tortoise Knob, a Musician, and a Phoenix, late 700s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.369CCCC0
Mirror with Six Circular Flowers
Mirror with Six Circular Flowers, 600s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.341CCCC0
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs, 1st century BC
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.306CCCC0
Mirror with Four Pixie
Mirror with Four Pixie, early 400s-late 500s
China, Southern and Northern Dynasties period
1995.327CCCC0
Mirror with a Square Band and Four Nipples
Mirror with a Square Band and Four Nipples, late 200s-early 100s BC
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.275CCCC0
Mirror with Four Nipples and Eight Animals
Mirror with Four Nipples and Eight Animals, AD 300
China, Western Jin dynasty
1995.334CCCC0
Animal-and-Grape Mirror
Animal-and-Grape Mirror, mid 600s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.356CCCC0
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs, late 200s-9 BC
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.290CCCC0
Animal-and-Grape Mirror
Animal-and-Grape Mirror, early 600s-early 900s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.354CCCC0
Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces
Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces, early 5th-late 3rd century BC
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period
1995.268CCCC0
Octafoil Mirror with Crouched Animals
Octafoil Mirror with Crouched Animals, early 600s-early 900s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.342CCCC0
TLV Mirror
TLV Mirror, early 1st Century - early 3rd Century
China, Eastern Han dynasty
1995.296CCCC0
Lobed Mirror with Acrobats on Lotus Blossoms
Lobed Mirror with Acrobats on Lotus Blossoms, early 600s-early 900s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.343CCCC0
Mirror of Tortoise Knob and Lotus Pattern
Mirror of Tortoise Knob and Lotus Pattern, early 600s-early 900s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.361CCCC0
Mirror with Interlacing Floral Motifs and Twelve Zodiac Animals
Mirror with Interlacing Floral Motifs and Twelve Zodiac Animals, late 500s-early 600s
China, Sui dynasty
1995.336CCCC0
Mirror with Linked Arcs and Kui Dragons
Mirror with Linked Arcs and Kui Dragons, AD 100s
China, Eastern Han dynasty
1995.320CCCC0
Mirror with Confucian Maxim
Mirror with Confucian Maxim, 1400s
China, Ming dynasty
1995.395CCCC0
Mirror with Auspicious Animals Surrounded by Rings of Squares and...
Mirror with Auspicious Animals Surrounded by Rings of Squares and..., AD late 100s
China, Eastern Han dynasty
1995.324CCCC0
Mirror with Four Spirits
Mirror with Four Spirits, 581-618
China, Sui dynasty
1995.339CCCC0
Mirror with Four Running Animals
Mirror with Four Running Animals, early 600s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.338CCCC0
Lobed Mirror with Paired Phoenixes and Floral Displays
Lobed Mirror with Paired Phoenixes and Floral Displays, 700s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.348CCCC0
Mirror with a Square Band, Four Nipples, and Grass Leaf Motifs
Mirror with a Square Band, Four Nipples, and Grass Leaf Motifs, 100s BC
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.285CCCC0
Mirror with Quatrefoil and Linked Arcs
Mirror with Quatrefoil and Linked Arcs, AD 25-220
China, Eastern Han dynasty
1995.319CCCC0
Mirror with Auspicious Animals, Celestial Horses, and Grapevines
Mirror with Auspicious Animals, Celestial Horses, and Grapevines, early 1100s-mid-1200s
China, Jin dynasty
1995.357CCCC0
Mirror with Concentric Circles, an Immortal, and Auspicious Animals
Mirror with Concentric Circles, an Immortal, and Auspicious Animals, AD 25-100
China, Eastern Han dynasty
1995.304CCCC0
Mirror Featuring Deities and Kings in Three Sections Surrounded by Rings...
Mirror Featuring Deities and Kings in Three Sections Surrounded by Rings..., AD 175-225
China, Eastern Han dynasty
1995.328CCCC0
Mirror with Twin Carp
Mirror with Twin Carp, c. 1200-25
China, Jin dynasty
1995.379CCCC0
Mirror with Deities and Animals Surrounded by Rings of Squares and...
Mirror with Deities and Animals Surrounded by Rings of Squares and..., AD 175-225
China, Eastern Han dynasty
1995.326CCCC0
Octafoil Mirror with Two Immortals Crossing the Ocean
Octafoil Mirror with Two Immortals Crossing the Ocean, mid-900s-late 1200s
China, Song dynasty
1995.378CCCC0
Mirror with Deities and Animals in Concentric Circles
Mirror with Deities and Animals in Concentric Circles, late 6th-early 7th century
China, Sui dynasty
1995.337CCCC0
Animal-and-Grape Mirror
Animal-and-Grape Mirror, late 600s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.353CCCC0
Huzhou Mirror
Huzhou Mirror, 1500s
China, Huzhou, Ming dynasty
1995.370CCCC0
TLV Mirror with Multiple Nipples
TLV Mirror with Multiple Nipples, AD 9-23
China, Xin dynasty
1995.295CCCC0
Mirror with Deities and Animals Surrounded by Rings of Squares and...
Mirror with Deities and Animals Surrounded by Rings of Squares and..., AD late 100s
China, Eastern Han dynasty
1995.333CCCC0
Mirror with Two Dragons and a Tiger
Mirror with Two Dragons and a Tiger, AD 200s
China, Three Kingdoms
1995.322CCCC0
TLV Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces
TLV Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces, 125-1 BC
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.283CCCC0
Mirror with Wheel Spokes and Riding Boys
Mirror with Wheel Spokes and Riding Boys, c.1196-1234
China, Jin dynasty
1995.382CCCC0
Mirror with Four Nipples, Dragons, and Tigers
Mirror with Four Nipples, Dragons, and Tigers, 1st century BC
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.300CCCC0
Octafoil Mirror with Paired Phoenixes, Birds, and Flowers
Octafoil Mirror with Paired Phoenixes, Birds, and Flowers, late 700s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.366CCCC0
Mirror with Continuous Arcs against Whorl Pattern
Mirror with Continuous Arcs against Whorl Pattern, 200s BC
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period
1995.278CCCC0
Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces and Angular Meanders
Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces and Angular Meanders, 200s BC
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period
1995.277CCCC0
Mirror with Quatrefoil, Concentric Circles, and Linked Arcs
Mirror with Quatrefoil, Concentric Circles, and Linked Arcs, AD 25-220
China, Eastern Han dynasty
1995.318CCCC0
Mirror with Five Blossoms and Overlapping Lozenges
Mirror with Five Blossoms and Overlapping Lozenges, 300s BC
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period
1995.282CCCC0
Mirror with Four Nipples and Four Birds
Mirror with Four Nipples and Four Birds, 206 BC-AD 9
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.297CCCC0
Mirror with Four Nipples and Eight Birds
Mirror with Four Nipples and Eight Birds, 1st century BC
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.305CCCC0
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs, late 3rd Century BC - early 1st Century
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.291CCCC0
Mirror with Concentric Circles, an Immortal, and Auspicious Animals
Mirror with Concentric Circles, an Immortal, and Auspicious Animals, 100 BC-100 AD
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.303CCCC0
Mirror with Double Quatrefoils, Dragons, and Phoenixes
Mirror with Double Quatrefoils, Dragons, and Phoenixes, 200s BC
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period
1995.279CCCC0
Mirror with Quatrefoil and Feather Pattern
Mirror with Quatrefoil and Feather Pattern, 300s BC
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period
1995.267CCCC0
Mirror with Three Dragons
Mirror with Three Dragons, 200s BC
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period
1995.280CCCC0
Mirror with Four Nipples, Quasi-Dragons, and Birds
Mirror with Four Nipples, Quasi-Dragons, and Birds, 1st century BC
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.314CCCC0
Mirror with Quatrefoils and Linked Arcs
Mirror with Quatrefoils and Linked Arcs, 100s BC
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.276CCCC0
Lobed Mirror with Six Blossoms
Lobed Mirror with Six Blossoms, mid 7th century
China, Tang dynasty
1995.360CCCC0
Mirror Stand in the Shape of a Djeiran
Mirror Stand in the Shape of a Djeiran, mid 17th Century- early 20th Century
China, Qing dynasty
1995.385CCCC0
Mirror Stand in the Shape of an Ox
Mirror Stand in the Shape of an Ox, mid 17th Century - early 20th Century
China, Qing dynasty
1995.386CCCC0
Octafoil Mirror with Lunar Palace
Octafoil Mirror with Lunar Palace, early 1100s-mid-1200s
China, Jin dynasty
1995.375CCCC0
Miniature Mirror with Grape Decoration
Miniature Mirror with Grape Decoration, 600s
China, Tang dynasty
1999.218CCCC0
Mirror with Flowers and Birds in Gold and Silver Cutouts over a Lacquer...
Mirror with Flowers and Birds in Gold and Silver Cutouts over a Lacquer..., mid-700s
China, Tang dynasty
1999.217CCCC0
Miniature Square Mirror
Miniature Square Mirror, 581-618
China, Sui dynasty
1999.219CCCC0
Octafoil Mirror with Hunters and Prey
Octafoil Mirror with Hunters and Prey, late 600s-early 700s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.365CCCC0
Lobed Mirror of Three Delights
Lobed Mirror of Three Delights, 700s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.363CCCC0
TLV Mirror with Gilt Surface
TLV Mirror with Gilt Surface, 100s BC
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.294CCCC0
Octafoil Mirror with Legend of Herdboy and Weaver Maid
Octafoil Mirror with Legend of Herdboy and Weaver Maid, mid-900s-late 1200s
China, Song dynasty
1995.383CCCC0
Octafoil Mirror with Paired Phoenixes and Animals
Octafoil Mirror with Paired Phoenixes and Animals, late 600s-early 700s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.345CCCC0
Animal-and-Grape Mirror
Animal-and-Grape Mirror, early to mid 600s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.340CCCC0
Mirror with Interlacing Dragons
Mirror with Interlacing Dragons, early 600s-early 900s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.364CCCC0
Animal-and-Grape Mirror with a Variety of Birds
Animal-and-Grape Mirror with a Variety of Birds, late 600s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.355CCCC0
Mirror with Deities and Kings
Mirror with Deities and Kings, AD 100s
China, Eastern Han dynasty
1995.331CCCC0
Lobed Mirror with Paired Phoenixes and Auspicious Animals
Lobed Mirror with Paired Phoenixes and Auspicious Animals, 700s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.350CCCC0
Mirror with a Coiling Dragon
Mirror with a Coiling Dragon, AD 200s
China, Three Kingdoms
1995.323CCCC0
Mirror with Three Pairs of Pixie around a Loti-form Knob
Mirror with Three Pairs of Pixie around a Loti-form Knob, mid-600s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.335CCCC0
Mirror Featuring Dading Coins
Mirror Featuring Dading Coins, c. 1178-1234
China, Jin dynasty
1995.381CCCC0
Cruciform Mirror with Two Lions
Cruciform Mirror with Two Lions, late 700s-early 800s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.373CCCC0
Mirror with a Central Square, Immortals, and Auspicious Animals
Mirror with a Central Square, Immortals, and Auspicious Animals, AD 100s
China, Eastern Han dynasty
1995.330CCCC0
Square Mirror with Wan Symbol
Square Mirror with Wan Symbol, early 1000s
China, Liao dynasty (916-1125), Taiping period
1995.368CCCC0
Mirror with Four Nipples, Four Quasi-Dragons, and Birds
Mirror with Four Nipples, Four Quasi-Dragons, and Birds, mid 1300s-mid-1600s
China, Ming dynasty
1995.393CCCC0
Mirror with a Central Square, an Immortal, and Auspicious Animals
Mirror with a Central Square, an Immortal, and Auspicious Animals, AD 100s
China, Eastern Han dynasty
1995.329CCCC0
Lobed Mirror with Paired Phoenixes and Floral Displays
Lobed Mirror with Paired Phoenixes and Floral Displays, 700s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.349CCCC0
Mirror with Sparrows and Floral Sprays
Mirror with Sparrows and Floral Sprays, late 600s-early 700s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.358CCCC0
Mirror with Quatrefoil, Paired Phoenixes, and Auspicious Animals
Mirror with Quatrefoil, Paired Phoenixes, and Auspicious Animals, AD 221-316
China, Three Kingdoms (AD 220-280)-Western Jin dynasty
1995.317CCCC0
Mirror with Linked Arcs and Kui Dragons
Mirror with Linked Arcs and Kui Dragons, 2nd century
China, Eastern Han dynasty
1995.286CCCC0
TLV Mirror with Multiple Nipples
TLV Mirror with Multiple Nipples, AD 9-23
China, Xin dynasty
1995.299CCCC0
TLV Mirror with Four Spirits and Companions
TLV Mirror with Four Spirits and Companions, 100 BC-100 AD
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.301CCCC0
Octafoil Mirror with Riding Immortals and Rising Peaks
Octafoil Mirror with Riding Immortals and Rising Peaks, 600s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.344CCCC0
Quadrilobed Mirror with Wan Symbol
Quadrilobed Mirror with Wan Symbol, 700s-800s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.362CCCC0
Lobed Mirror with Eight Blossoms
Lobed Mirror with Eight Blossoms, 700s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.359CCCC0
Mirror with Pine and Cranes
Mirror with Pine and Cranes, early 1600s to mid-1800s
Japan, Edo period
1995.397CCCC0
Mirror with Pine, Bamboo, and Cranes
Mirror with Pine, Bamboo, and Cranes, early 1600s to mid-1800s
Japan, Edo period
1995.396CCCC0
Mirror with Handle, Decorated with Pine Tree and Crane
Mirror with Handle, Decorated with Pine Tree and Crane, early 1600s to mid-1800s
Japan, Edo period
1995.399CCCC0
Mirror with Addorsed Sphinxes
Mirror with Addorsed Sphinxes, 13th Century
Eastern Anatolia or Northern Mesopotamia, 12th-early 13th century
1995.402CCCC0
Mirror with Paired Phoenixes
Mirror with Paired Phoenixes, AD 25-316
China, Eastern Han dynasty (25-220) - Western Jin dynasty
1995.315CCCC0
Mirror with a Tortoise Knob and Magpies
Mirror with a Tortoise Knob and Magpies, 1600s to mid-1800s
Japan, Edo period
1995.398CCCC0
Mirror with a Square Band, Four Nipples, and Grass Leaf Motifs
Mirror with a Square Band, Four Nipples, and Grass Leaf Motifs, late 3rd century BC-1st century
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.287CCCC0
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs, late 3rd Century BC - early 1st Century
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.307CCCC0
Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces and Angular Meanders
Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces and Angular Meanders, early 5th-late 3rd century BC
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period
1995.271CCCC0
Mirror with Four Nipples, Quasi-Dragons, and Birds
Mirror with Four Nipples, Quasi-Dragons, and Birds, late 3rd Century BC - early 1st Century
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.313CCCC0
Mirror with Four Dragons Pattern
Mirror with Four Dragons Pattern, 5th-3rd Century BC
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period
1995.274CCCC0
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs, late 3rd Century BC - early 1st Century
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.309CCCC0
Small Erotic Mirror
Small Erotic Mirror, late 1200s-mid-1300s
China, Yuan dynasty
1995.391CCCC0
Square Mirror with Felicitous Message
Square Mirror with Felicitous Message, early 10th Century - late 13th Century
China, Song dynasty
1995.372CCCC0
Mirror with Concentric Circles
Mirror with Concentric Circles, late 3rd Century BC - early 1st Century
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.312CCCC0
Mirror with Continuous Arcs and Quasi- Dragons
Mirror with Continuous Arcs and Quasi- Dragons, late 3rd century BC-1st century
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.273CCCC0
Lobed Mirror with Shaluo Tree
Lobed Mirror with Shaluo Tree, mid 10th Century - mid 12th Century
China, Northern Song dynasty
1995.380CCCC0
Mirror with Dragon Design
Mirror with Dragon Design, 1700-1911
China, Qing dynasty
1995.390CCCC0
Mirror with Handle, Decorated with a Butterfly and Blooming Peony
Mirror with Handle, Decorated with a Butterfly and Blooming Peony, early 1600s to mid-1800s
Japan, Edo period
1995.400CCCC0
Mirror with Quatrefoil, Four Nipples, Animals, and Birds
Mirror with Quatrefoil, Four Nipples, Animals, and Birds, late 3rd Century BC - early 1st Century
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.302CCCC0
Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces and Angular Meanders
Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces and Angular Meanders, early 5th-late 3rd century BC
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period
1995.272CCCC0
Animal-and-Grape Mirror
Animal-and-Grape Mirror, early 7th Century- early 10th Century
China, Tang dynasty
1995.352CCCC0
Mirror with Three Dragons
Mirror with Three Dragons, early 12th Century-early 13th Century
China, Jin dynasty
1995.387CCCC0
Animal-and-Grape Mirror
Animal-and-Grape Mirror, early 12th Century-mid 13th Century
China, Jin dynasty
1995.392CCCC0
Hexafoil Mirror with Floral Interlaces, a Phoenix, and Running Animals
Hexafoil Mirror with Floral Interlaces, a Phoenix, and Running Animals, early 7th Century - early 10th Century
China, Tang dynasty
1995.347CCCC0
Square Mirror with Floral and Coin Motifs
Square Mirror with Floral and Coin Motifs, early 10th Century - early 12th Century
China, Liao dynasty (916-1125) - Song dynasty
1995.371CCCC0
Mirror with Concentric Circles
Mirror with Concentric Circles, late 3rd Century BC - early 1st Century
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.310CCCC0
Mirror with Four Leaves
Mirror with Four Leaves, 1100s-1200s
Eastern Anatolia or Northern Mesopotamia, 12th-13th century
1995.403CCCC0
Narrative Mirror with Handle
Narrative Mirror with Handle, early 12th Century - mid 14th Century
China, Jin dynasty (1115-1234) - Yuan dynasty
1995.384CCCC0
Dragon Mirror
Dragon Mirror, mid 14th Century - mid 17th Century
China, Ming dynasty
1995.377CCCC0
Mirror with a Square Band, Four Nipples, and Grass Leaf Motifs
Mirror with a Square Band, Four Nipples, and Grass Leaf Motifs, late 3rd century BC-1st century
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.284CCCC0
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs, late 3rd century BC-early 1st century
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.292CCCC0
Mirror with Four Nipples, Quasi-Dragons, and Birds
Mirror with Four Nipples, Quasi-Dragons, and Birds, late 3rd Century BC - early 1st Century
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.311CCCC0
TLV Mirror with Eight Nipples
TLV Mirror with Eight Nipples, AD 300s-400s
Japan, Kofun period
1995.293CCCC0
Octafoil Mirror with Avian and Floral Motifs
Octafoil Mirror with Avian and Floral Motifs, early to mid 10th Century
China, Five dynasties
1995.394CCCC0
Mirror with Four Qilin
Mirror with Four Qilin, early 2nd Century - early 3rd Century
China, Eastern Han dynasty
1995.321CCCC0
Mirror with Deities and Animals Surrounded by Rings of Squares and...
Mirror with Deities and Animals Surrounded by Rings of Squares and..., early 2nd Century - early 3rd Century
China, Eastern Han dynasty (25-220) ?
1995.325CCCC0
Mirror with Clouds and Nebulae
Mirror with Clouds and Nebulae, late 3rd century BC-early 1st century
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.289CCCC0
Mirror with Quatrefoil, Paired Phoenixes, and Auspicious Animals
Mirror with Quatrefoil, Paired Phoenixes, and Auspicious Animals, AD 25-316
China, Eastern Han dynasty (25-220) - Western Jin dynasty
1995.316CCCC0
Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces
Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces, early 5th-late 3rd century BC
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period
1995.269CCCC0
Mirror with Four Nipples, Quasi-Dragons, and Birds
Mirror with Four Nipples, Quasi-Dragons, and Birds, late 3rd Century BC - early 1st Century
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.308CCCC0
Title, DateArtist / CultureAccession numberMediumDimensionsCredit lineRights
Lobed Mirror with Heaven and Earth between the Paired Phoenixes
Lobed Mirror with Heaven and Earth between the Paired Phoenixes, mid to late 700s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.351BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
TLV Mirror with Multiple Nipples
TLV Mirror with Multiple Nipples, AD 9-23
China, Xin dynasty
1995.298BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Octafoil-shaped Mirror Featuring Ci Fei, the Dragon Slayer
Octafoil-shaped Mirror Featuring Ci Fei, the Dragon Slayer, 900s-1300s
China, Jin dynasty (1115-1234) or Korea, Goryeo dynasty
1995.376BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Double-tier Mirror
Double-tier Mirror, 300s BC
China, Warring States period
1999.220BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Four T's
Mirror with Four T's, 300s BC
China, Warring States period
1995.281BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Deities, Chariot, and the White Tiger
Mirror with Deities, Chariot, and the White Tiger, AD 100-200
China, Eastern Han dynasty
1995.332BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with a Coiling Dragon
Mirror with a Coiling Dragon, 700s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.367BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Clouds and Nebulae
Mirror with Clouds and Nebulae, 200-100 BC
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.288BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Square Mirror with Two Phoenixes and Floral Sprays
Square Mirror with Two Phoenixes and Floral Sprays, 960-1127
China, Northern Song dynasty
1995.374BronzeOverall: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces and Angular Meanders
Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces and Angular Meanders, c. 325-275 BC
China, Warring States period
1995.270BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with a Pair of Phoenixes
Mirror with a Pair of Phoenixes, 1100s
China, Song dynasty
1995.389BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Cruciform Mirror with Six Blossoms
Cruciform Mirror with Six Blossoms, 960-1127
China, Northern Song dynasty
1999.222BronzeOverall: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Handle, Decorated with "Double Happiness" and Five Bats
Mirror with Handle, Decorated with "Double Happiness" and Five Bats, c. 1800
workshop of Tang Wanheng (Chinese, active c. 1800)
1995.401BrassDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Lotus and Mantra
Mirror with Lotus and Mantra, 1271-1368
China, Yuan dynasty
1999.221BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Lobed Mirror with Paired Phoenixes, a Nestling Bird, and a Lotus Blossom
Lobed Mirror with Paired Phoenixes, a Nestling Bird, and a Lotus Blossom, 700s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.346BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Twin Dragons and Lotus Blossoms
Mirror with Twin Dragons and Lotus Blossoms, 1338
China, Shanxi province, Hezhong, Yuan dynasty
1995.388BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Lobed Mirror with a Tortoise Knob, a Musician, and a Phoenix
Lobed Mirror with a Tortoise Knob, a Musician, and a Phoenix, late 700s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.369BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Six Circular Flowers
Mirror with Six Circular Flowers, 600s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.341BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs, 1st century BC
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.306BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Four Pixie
Mirror with Four Pixie, early 400s-late 500s
China, Southern and Northern Dynasties period
1995.327BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with a Square Band and Four Nipples
Mirror with a Square Band and Four Nipples, late 200s-early 100s BC
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.275BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Four Nipples and Eight Animals
Mirror with Four Nipples and Eight Animals, AD 300
China, Western Jin dynasty
1995.334BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Animal-and-Grape Mirror
Animal-and-Grape Mirror, mid 600s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.356BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs, late 200s-9 BC
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.290BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Animal-and-Grape Mirror
Animal-and-Grape Mirror, early 600s-early 900s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.354BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces
Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces, early 5th-late 3rd century BC
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period
1995.268BronzeDiameter: 8.1 cm (3 3/16 in.); Overall: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.); Rim: 0.3 cm (1/8 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Octafoil Mirror with Crouched Animals
Octafoil Mirror with Crouched Animals, early 600s-early 900s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.342BronzeDiameter: 19.3 cm (7 5/8 in.); Overall: 0.9 cm (3/8 in.); Rim: 1 cm (3/8 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
TLV Mirror
TLV Mirror, early 1st Century - early 3rd Century
China, Eastern Han dynasty
1995.296BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Lobed Mirror with Acrobats on Lotus Blossoms
Lobed Mirror with Acrobats on Lotus Blossoms, early 600s-early 900s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.343BronzeDiameter: 14.1 cm (5 9/16 in.); Overall: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.); Rim: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror of Tortoise Knob and Lotus Pattern
Mirror of Tortoise Knob and Lotus Pattern, early 600s-early 900s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.361BronzeDiameter: 12.5 cm (4 15/16 in.); Overall: 0.7 cm (1/4 in.); Rim: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Interlacing Floral Motifs and Twelve Zodiac Animals
Mirror with Interlacing Floral Motifs and Twelve Zodiac Animals, late 500s-early 600s
China, Sui dynasty
1995.336BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Linked Arcs and Kui Dragons
Mirror with Linked Arcs and Kui Dragons, AD 100s
China, Eastern Han dynasty
1995.320BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Confucian Maxim
Mirror with Confucian Maxim, 1400s
China, Ming dynasty
1995.395BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Auspicious Animals Surrounded by Rings of Squares and...
Mirror with Auspicious Animals Surrounded by Rings of Squares and..., AD late 100s
China, Eastern Han dynasty
1995.324BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Four Spirits
Mirror with Four Spirits, 581-618
China, Sui dynasty
1995.339BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Four Running Animals
Mirror with Four Running Animals, early 600s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.338BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Lobed Mirror with Paired Phoenixes and Floral Displays
Lobed Mirror with Paired Phoenixes and Floral Displays, 700s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.348BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with a Square Band, Four Nipples, and Grass Leaf Motifs
Mirror with a Square Band, Four Nipples, and Grass Leaf Motifs, 100s BC
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.285BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Quatrefoil and Linked Arcs
Mirror with Quatrefoil and Linked Arcs, AD 25-220
China, Eastern Han dynasty
1995.319BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Auspicious Animals, Celestial Horses, and Grapevines
Mirror with Auspicious Animals, Celestial Horses, and Grapevines, early 1100s-mid-1200s
China, Jin dynasty
1995.357BronzeDiameter: 25.9 cm (10 3/16 in.); Overall: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.); Rim: 0.9 cm (3/8 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Concentric Circles, an Immortal, and Auspicious Animals
Mirror with Concentric Circles, an Immortal, and Auspicious Animals, AD 25-100
China, Eastern Han dynasty
1995.304BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror Featuring Deities and Kings in Three Sections Surrounded by Rings...
Mirror Featuring Deities and Kings in Three Sections Surrounded by Rings..., AD 175-225
China, Eastern Han dynasty
1995.328BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Twin Carp
Mirror with Twin Carp, c. 1200-25
China, Jin dynasty
1995.379BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Deities and Animals Surrounded by Rings of Squares and...
Mirror with Deities and Animals Surrounded by Rings of Squares and..., AD 175-225
China, Eastern Han dynasty
1995.326BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Octafoil Mirror with Two Immortals Crossing the Ocean
Octafoil Mirror with Two Immortals Crossing the Ocean, mid-900s-late 1200s
China, Song dynasty
1995.378BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Deities and Animals in Concentric Circles
Mirror with Deities and Animals in Concentric Circles, late 6th-early 7th century
China, Sui dynasty
1995.337BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Animal-and-Grape Mirror
Animal-and-Grape Mirror, late 600s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.353BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Huzhou Mirror
Huzhou Mirror, 1500s
China, Huzhou, Ming dynasty
1995.370BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
TLV Mirror with Multiple Nipples
TLV Mirror with Multiple Nipples, AD 9-23
China, Xin dynasty
1995.295BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Deities and Animals Surrounded by Rings of Squares and...
Mirror with Deities and Animals Surrounded by Rings of Squares and..., AD late 100s
China, Eastern Han dynasty
1995.333BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Two Dragons and a Tiger
Mirror with Two Dragons and a Tiger, AD 200s
China, Three Kingdoms
1995.322BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
TLV Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces
TLV Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces, 125-1 BC
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.283BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Wheel Spokes and Riding Boys
Mirror with Wheel Spokes and Riding Boys, c.1196-1234
China, Jin dynasty
1995.382BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Four Nipples, Dragons, and Tigers
Mirror with Four Nipples, Dragons, and Tigers, 1st century BC
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.300BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Octafoil Mirror with Paired Phoenixes, Birds, and Flowers
Octafoil Mirror with Paired Phoenixes, Birds, and Flowers, late 700s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.366BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Continuous Arcs against Whorl Pattern
Mirror with Continuous Arcs against Whorl Pattern, 200s BC
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period
1995.278BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces and Angular Meanders
Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces and Angular Meanders, 200s BC
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period
1995.277BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Quatrefoil, Concentric Circles, and Linked Arcs
Mirror with Quatrefoil, Concentric Circles, and Linked Arcs, AD 25-220
China, Eastern Han dynasty
1995.318BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Five Blossoms and Overlapping Lozenges
Mirror with Five Blossoms and Overlapping Lozenges, 300s BC
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period
1995.282BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Four Nipples and Four Birds
Mirror with Four Nipples and Four Birds, 206 BC-AD 9
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.297BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Four Nipples and Eight Birds
Mirror with Four Nipples and Eight Birds, 1st century BC
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.305BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs, late 3rd Century BC - early 1st Century
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.291BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Concentric Circles, an Immortal, and Auspicious Animals
Mirror with Concentric Circles, an Immortal, and Auspicious Animals, 100 BC-100 AD
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.303BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Double Quatrefoils, Dragons, and Phoenixes
Mirror with Double Quatrefoils, Dragons, and Phoenixes, 200s BC
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period
1995.279BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Quatrefoil and Feather Pattern
Mirror with Quatrefoil and Feather Pattern, 300s BC
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period
1995.267BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Three Dragons
Mirror with Three Dragons, 200s BC
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period
1995.280BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Four Nipples, Quasi-Dragons, and Birds
Mirror with Four Nipples, Quasi-Dragons, and Birds, 1st century BC
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.314BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Quatrefoils and Linked Arcs
Mirror with Quatrefoils and Linked Arcs, 100s BC
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.276BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Lobed Mirror with Six Blossoms
Lobed Mirror with Six Blossoms, mid 7th century
China, Tang dynasty
1995.360BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror Stand in the Shape of a Djeiran
Mirror Stand in the Shape of a Djeiran, mid 17th Century- early 20th Century
China, Qing dynasty
1995.385BronzeOverall: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror Stand in the Shape of an Ox
Mirror Stand in the Shape of an Ox, mid 17th Century - early 20th Century
China, Qing dynasty
1995.386BronzeOverall: 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. LeeCCCC0
Octafoil Mirror with Lunar Palace
Octafoil Mirror with Lunar Palace, early 1100s-mid-1200s
China, Jin dynasty
1995.375BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Miniature Mirror with Grape Decoration
Miniature Mirror with Grape Decoration, 600s
China, Tang dynasty
1999.218BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Flowers and Birds in Gold and Silver Cutouts over a Lacquer...
Mirror with Flowers and Birds in Gold and Silver Cutouts over a Lacquer..., mid-700s
China, Tang dynasty
1999.217Bronze with gold and silver cutoutsDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Miniature Square Mirror
Miniature Square Mirror, 581-618
China, Sui dynasty
1999.219BronzeOverall: 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. LeeCCCC0
Octafoil Mirror with Hunters and Prey
Octafoil Mirror with Hunters and Prey, late 600s-early 700s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.365BronzeDiameter: 20 cm (7 7/8 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Lobed Mirror of Three Delights
Lobed Mirror of Three Delights, 700s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.363BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
TLV Mirror with Gilt Surface
TLV Mirror with Gilt Surface, 100s BC
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.294Gilt bronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Octafoil Mirror with Legend of Herdboy and Weaver Maid
Octafoil Mirror with Legend of Herdboy and Weaver Maid, mid-900s-late 1200s
China, Song dynasty
1995.383BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Octafoil Mirror with Paired Phoenixes and Animals
Octafoil Mirror with Paired Phoenixes and Animals, late 600s-early 700s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.345BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Animal-and-Grape Mirror
Animal-and-Grape Mirror, early to mid 600s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.340BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Interlacing Dragons
Mirror with Interlacing Dragons, early 600s-early 900s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.364BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Animal-and-Grape Mirror with a Variety of Birds
Animal-and-Grape Mirror with a Variety of Birds, late 600s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.355BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Deities and Kings
Mirror with Deities and Kings, AD 100s
China, Eastern Han dynasty
1995.331BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Lobed Mirror with Paired Phoenixes and Auspicious Animals
Lobed Mirror with Paired Phoenixes and Auspicious Animals, 700s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.350BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with a Coiling Dragon
Mirror with a Coiling Dragon, AD 200s
China, Three Kingdoms
1995.323BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Three Pairs of Pixie around a Loti-form Knob
Mirror with Three Pairs of Pixie around a Loti-form Knob, mid-600s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.335BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror Featuring Dading Coins
Mirror Featuring Dading Coins, c. 1178-1234
China, Jin dynasty
1995.381BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Cruciform Mirror with Two Lions
Cruciform Mirror with Two Lions, late 700s-early 800s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.373BronzeOverall: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with a Central Square, Immortals, and Auspicious Animals
Mirror with a Central Square, Immortals, and Auspicious Animals, AD 100s
China, Eastern Han dynasty
1995.330BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Square Mirror with Wan Symbol
Square Mirror with Wan Symbol, early 1000s
China, Liao dynasty (916-1125), Taiping period
1995.368BronzeOverall: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Four Nipples, Four Quasi-Dragons, and Birds
Mirror with Four Nipples, Four Quasi-Dragons, and Birds, mid 1300s-mid-1600s
China, Ming dynasty
1995.393BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with a Central Square, an Immortal, and Auspicious Animals
Mirror with a Central Square, an Immortal, and Auspicious Animals, AD 100s
China, Eastern Han dynasty
1995.329BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Lobed Mirror with Paired Phoenixes and Floral Displays
Lobed Mirror with Paired Phoenixes and Floral Displays, 700s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.349BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Sparrows and Floral Sprays
Mirror with Sparrows and Floral Sprays, late 600s-early 700s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.358BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Quatrefoil, Paired Phoenixes, and Auspicious Animals
Mirror with Quatrefoil, Paired Phoenixes, and Auspicious Animals, AD 221-316
China, Three Kingdoms (AD 220-280)-Western Jin dynasty
1995.317BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Linked Arcs and Kui Dragons
Mirror with Linked Arcs and Kui Dragons, 2nd century
China, Eastern Han dynasty
1995.286BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
TLV Mirror with Multiple Nipples
TLV Mirror with Multiple Nipples, AD 9-23
China, Xin dynasty
1995.299BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
TLV Mirror with Four Spirits and Companions
TLV Mirror with Four Spirits and Companions, 100 BC-100 AD
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.301BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Octafoil Mirror with Riding Immortals and Rising Peaks
Octafoil Mirror with Riding Immortals and Rising Peaks, 600s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.344BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Quadrilobed Mirror with Wan Symbol
Quadrilobed Mirror with Wan Symbol, 700s-800s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.362BronzeOverall: 0.9 x 14.3 cm (3/8 x 5 5/8 in.); Rim: 0.4 cm (3/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Lobed Mirror with Eight Blossoms
Lobed Mirror with Eight Blossoms, 700s
China, Tang dynasty
1995.359BronzeDiameter: 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Pine and Cranes
Mirror with Pine and Cranes, early 1600s to mid-1800s
Japan, Edo period
1995.397BronzeDiameter: 10.5 cm (4 1/8 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Pine, Bamboo, and Cranes
Mirror with Pine, Bamboo, and Cranes, early 1600s to mid-1800s
Japan, Edo period
1995.396BronzeDiameter: 11.8 cm (4 5/8 in.); Overall: 1.8 cm (11/16 in.); Rim: 1.8 cm (11/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Handle, Decorated with Pine Tree and Crane
Mirror with Handle, Decorated with Pine Tree and Crane, early 1600s to mid-1800s
Japan, Edo period
1995.399BronzeDiameter: 16.1 cm (6 5/16 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Addorsed Sphinxes
Mirror with Addorsed Sphinxes, 13th Century
Eastern Anatolia or Northern Mesopotamia, 12th-early 13th century
1995.402Cast bronze with relief decorationDiameter: 10.6 cm (4 3/16 in.); Overall: 0.9 x 0.3 cm (3/8 x 1/8 in.); Rim: 0.4 cm (3/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Paired Phoenixes
Mirror with Paired Phoenixes, AD 25-316
China, Eastern Han dynasty (25-220) - Western Jin dynasty
1995.315BronzeDiameter: 9.8 cm (3 7/8 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with a Tortoise Knob and Magpies
Mirror with a Tortoise Knob and Magpies, 1600s to mid-1800s
Japan, Edo period
1995.398BronzeDiameter: 11.5 cm (4 1/2 in.); Overall: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.); Rim: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with a Square Band, Four Nipples, and Grass Leaf Motifs
Mirror with a Square Band, Four Nipples, and Grass Leaf Motifs, late 3rd century BC-1st century
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.287BronzeDiameter: 10 cm (3 15/16 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs, late 3rd Century BC - early 1st Century
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.307BronzeDiameter: 6.9 cm (2 11/16 in.); Overall: 0.7 cm (1/4 in.); Rim: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces and Angular Meanders
Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces and Angular Meanders, early 5th-late 3rd century BC
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period
1995.271BronzeDiameter: 11.7 cm (4 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Four Nipples, Quasi-Dragons, and Birds
Mirror with Four Nipples, Quasi-Dragons, and Birds, late 3rd Century BC - early 1st Century
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.313BronzeDiameter: 8.9 cm (3 1/2 in.); Overall: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.); Rim: 0.3 cm (1/8 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Four Dragons Pattern
Mirror with Four Dragons Pattern, 5th-3rd Century BC
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period
1995.274BronzeDiameter: 8.5 cm (3 3/8 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs, late 3rd Century BC - early 1st Century
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.309BronzeDiameter: 6.2 cm (2 7/16 in.); Overall: 0.7 cm (1/4 in.); Rim: 0.3 cm (1/8 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Small Erotic Mirror
Small Erotic Mirror, late 1200s-mid-1300s
China, Yuan dynasty
1995.391BronzeDiameter: 7.2 cm (2 13/16 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. LeeCCCC0
Square Mirror with Felicitous Message
Square Mirror with Felicitous Message, early 10th Century - late 13th Century
China, Song dynasty
1995.372BronzeOverall: 0.7 x 16 cm (1/4 x 6 5/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Concentric Circles
Mirror with Concentric Circles, late 3rd Century BC - early 1st Century
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.312BronzeDiameter: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Continuous Arcs and Quasi- Dragons
Mirror with Continuous Arcs and Quasi- Dragons, late 3rd century BC-1st century
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.273BronzeDiameter: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.); Overall: 0.4 cm (3/16 in.); Rim: 0.2 cm (1/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Lobed Mirror with Shaluo Tree
Lobed Mirror with Shaluo Tree, mid 10th Century - mid 12th Century
China, Northern Song dynasty
1995.380BronzeDiameter: 14.7 cm (5 13/16 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Dragon Design
Mirror with Dragon Design, 1700-1911
China, Qing dynasty
1995.390BronzeDiameter: 9.9 cm (3 7/8 in.); Overall: 1.8 cm (11/16 in.); Rim: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Handle, Decorated with a Butterfly and Blooming Peony
Mirror with Handle, Decorated with a Butterfly and Blooming Peony, early 1600s to mid-1800s
Japan, Edo period
1995.400BronzeDiameter: 14.5 cm (5 11/16 in.); Overall: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.); Rim: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Quatrefoil, Four Nipples, Animals, and Birds
Mirror with Quatrefoil, Four Nipples, Animals, and Birds, late 3rd Century BC - early 1st Century
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.302BronzeDiameter: 17.4 cm (6 7/8 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces and Angular Meanders
Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces and Angular Meanders, early 5th-late 3rd century BC
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period
1995.272BronzeDiameter: 17.9 cm (7 1/16 in.); Overall: 0.9 cm (3/8 in.); Rim: 0.2 cm (1/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Animal-and-Grape Mirror
Animal-and-Grape Mirror, early 7th Century- early 10th Century
China, Tang dynasty
1995.352BronzeDiameter: 11.2 cm (4 7/16 in.); Overall: 1.3 cm (1/2 in.); Rim: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Three Dragons
Mirror with Three Dragons, early 12th Century-early 13th Century
China, Jin dynasty
1995.387BronzeDiameter: 10.2 cm (4 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. LeeCCCC0
Animal-and-Grape Mirror
Animal-and-Grape Mirror, early 12th Century-mid 13th Century
China, Jin dynasty
1995.392BronzeDiameter: 12.1 cm (4 3/4 in.); Overall: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.); Rim: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Hexafoil Mirror with Floral Interlaces, a Phoenix, and Running Animals
Hexafoil Mirror with Floral Interlaces, a Phoenix, and Running Animals, early 7th Century - early 10th Century
China, Tang dynasty
1995.347BronzeDiameter: 20 cm (7 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. LeeCCCC0
Square Mirror with Floral and Coin Motifs
Square Mirror with Floral and Coin Motifs, early 10th Century - early 12th Century
China, Liao dynasty (916-1125) - Song dynasty
1995.371BronzeOverall: 0.5 x 10.5 cm (3/16 x 4 1/8 in.); Rim: 0.3 cm (1/8 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Concentric Circles
Mirror with Concentric Circles, late 3rd Century BC - early 1st Century
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.310BronzeDiameter: 5.9 cm (2 5/16 in.); Overall: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.); Rim: 0.3 cm (1/8 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Four Leaves
Mirror with Four Leaves, 1100s-1200s
Eastern Anatolia or Northern Mesopotamia, 12th-13th century
1995.403BronzeDiameter: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.); Overall: 0.9 cm (3/8 in.); Rim: 0.3 cm (1/8 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Narrative Mirror with Handle
Narrative Mirror with Handle, early 12th Century - mid 14th Century
China, Jin dynasty (1115-1234) - Yuan dynasty
1995.384BronzeDiameter: 9.7 cm (3 13/16 in.); Overall: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Dragon Mirror
Dragon Mirror, mid 14th Century - mid 17th Century
China, Ming dynasty
1995.377BronzeDiameter: 14.1 cm (5 9/16 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with a Square Band, Four Nipples, and Grass Leaf Motifs
Mirror with a Square Band, Four Nipples, and Grass Leaf Motifs, late 3rd century BC-1st century
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.284BronzeDiameter: 11.4 cm (4 1/2 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs, late 3rd century BC-early 1st century
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.292BronzeDiameter: 14.1 cm (5 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Four Nipples, Quasi-Dragons, and Birds
Mirror with Four Nipples, Quasi-Dragons, and Birds, late 3rd Century BC - early 1st Century
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.311BronzeDiameter: 14.6 cm (5 3/4 in.); Overall: 1.4 cm (9/16 in.); Rim: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
TLV Mirror with Eight Nipples
TLV Mirror with Eight Nipples, AD 300s-400s
Japan, Kofun period
1995.293BronzeDiameter: 12.3 cm (4 13/16 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. LeeCCCC0
Octafoil Mirror with Avian and Floral Motifs
Octafoil Mirror with Avian and Floral Motifs, early to mid 10th Century
China, Five dynasties
1995.394BronzeDiameter: 13.8 cm (5 7/16 in.); Overall: 0.7 cm (1/4 in.); Rim: 0.3 cm (1/8 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Four Qilin
Mirror with Four Qilin, early 2nd Century - early 3rd Century
China, Eastern Han dynasty
1995.321BronzeDiameter: 10.7 cm (4 3/16 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Deities and Animals Surrounded by Rings of Squares and...
Mirror with Deities and Animals Surrounded by Rings of Squares and..., early 2nd Century - early 3rd Century
China, Eastern Han dynasty (25-220) ?
1995.325BronzeDiameter: 10.8 cm (4 1/4 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Clouds and Nebulae
Mirror with Clouds and Nebulae, late 3rd century BC-early 1st century
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.289BronzeDiameter: 13 cm (5 1/8 in.); Overall: 1.7 cm (11/16 in.); Rim: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Quatrefoil, Paired Phoenixes, and Auspicious Animals
Mirror with Quatrefoil, Paired Phoenixes, and Auspicious Animals, AD 25-316
China, Eastern Han dynasty (25-220) - Western Jin dynasty
1995.316BronzeDiameter: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.); Overall: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.); Rim: 0.2 cm (1/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces
Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces, early 5th-late 3rd century BC
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period
1995.269BronzeDiameter: 18.2 cm (7 3/16 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. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Four Nipples, Quasi-Dragons, and Birds
Mirror with Four Nipples, Quasi-Dragons, and Birds, late 3rd Century BC - early 1st Century
China, Western Han dynasty
1995.308BronzeDiameter: 8.8 cm (3 7/16 in.); Overall: 0.9 cm (3/8 in.); Rim: 0.3 cm (1/8 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0