Bronze Mirror with “Zhaoming” and “Qingbai” Concentric Circles, middle to late Western Han period, 2nd to 1st century BCE
- Image Number: K1A001959N000000000PAB
- Dynasty: Western Han dynasty
- Category: Bronzes
- Function: Household appliance
- Material: Mineral/Metal/Bronze
- Description:
Round mirror, hemispherical button, four petal beaded button seat. The main pattern is two circles of inscription. Inscription 22 words in the inner circle: “The inner clear substance is used to show the brightness. The light is like the sun and the moon. The heart suddenly wishes to be loyal, and it will block up the flow.”. The inscription on the outer circle has 32 words: “Think of the emperor as a pure person, with a clear ambition and a clear place. If the ambition is dirty, it will be clear. If the sun is not clear, it will be forgotten. If the beauty is willing to accept a promise, it can be redeemed. If the place is flexible, it will be loyal.” Compared with similar mirror inscriptions, there are many mistakes.
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