MirrorsChinese5th-3rd century BCE

Circular Double-Tier Mirror with Openwork Decoration of Intertwined Dragons

5th-3rd century BCE

Classification

Mirrors

Medium

Cast Bronze with traces of gold

Culture

Chinese

Period

Zhou dynasty, Warring States period, 475-221 BCE

Century

5th-3rd century BCE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Diam. 14.3 cm (5 5/8 in.) Weight: 252 g

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