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Mirror with Sculpted Anthropomorphic Figures, Han Dynasty (206 B.C-220 A.D.)
Han culture; Chin…
Mirror
Mirror with Sculpted Anthropomorphic Figures, Han Dynasty (206 B.C-220 A.D.)
Han culture; Chin…
Mirror with Sculpted Anthropomorphic Figures, Han Dynasty (206 B.C-220 A.D.) Han culture; China Bronze; 5/16 x 4 5/8 in. 2000.65.4 Gift of Heather Sacre

Mirror

ClassificationsFurnishings-Accessories-mirrors
Date206 BCE - 220 CE
Made AtChina, Asia
MediumBronze
Dimensions5/16 × 4 5/8 in. (0.8 × 11.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Heather Sacre
Object number2000.65.4
DescriptionThis object is a bronze mirror from the Han dynasty. Although it may be hard to imagine due to its current state of oxidation, the smooth reverse side of this object was once polished so finely that one could see their reflection in the bronze.
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