Important Art Object
Mirror with a design of stylised animals and birds
Data
| Period | China, Warring States period, 5th - 4th century B.C. |
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| Materials and techniques | Bronze and iron |
| Size | D.16.6 |
Explanation
This steel mirror is fitted into a flat bronze disc covered with a unique design of stylized animals and birds with spade-shapes. The central knob shaped in three-stripes is surrounded by a circular band which entwines with part of the design.