Mirror with Auspicious Animals Surrounded by Rings of Squares and Semicircles
Unknown Artist
late 100s CE
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
h. 0.8 cm · diam. 11.8 cm
Classification
Metalwork
Department
Chinese Art
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee
Accession Number
1995.324
About this artwork
Inscription: 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.