mirror BM-1847-1109.333

Period:Song dynasty Production date:12thC-13thC
Materials:bronze
Technique:

Dimensions:Diameter: 13.60 centimetres Weight: 579 grammes

Description:
TLV mirror with eight nipples. Round bronze mirror with a hemispherical knob surrounded by a concentric double-line circle encased in a triple-line square with a simple floral motif in each corner. Each outer corner of the square is framed by a nipple which themselves are sitting in a concentric circle. Between each nipple are the ‘Ts’ which sit opposite the ‘Ls’ at the rim. Opposite each outer corner of the square is a ‘V’ with the exception of one where there is a four character inscription resembling a seal impression. The space between these markings is filled with eight creatures, among the Animals of the Four Direction. The whole main decoration is framed by a hachured band. The wide rim is decorated with three bands: a sawtooth motifs followed by a floral scroll and a plain egde.
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Comments:Rawson 1992:This mirror copies the design of the earlier BM 1973.0726.54. Han type