Mirror with Auspicious Animals Surrounded by Rings of Squares and Semicircles, late 2nd century, Cle
Mirror with Auspicious Animals Surrounded by Rings of Squares and Semicircles, late 2nd century, Cleveland Museum of Art: Chinese ArtInscription: I made this bright mirror By refining the three metals. BoYa is making music; The multitude of gods display their forms. [The mirror] is suitable for a man with great wealth and good fortune. He [who has it] will add years to life. His descendants will also prosper. Even this master will enjoy longevity.Size: Diameter: 11.8 cm (4 5/8 in.); Overall: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.); Rim: 0.4 cm (3/16 in.)Medium: bronzehttps://clevelandart.org/art/1995.324 -- source link
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