Mirror Item Number: 3282/4 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Square bronze mirror that appears to have been dipped in silver? Face is shiny, partly silver coloured. Decorated back has a small central knob in the form of a crouching mythical beast with a hole through its body. Four lions sit in each corner, two facing in, two facing out. Background design of grapevine scrolls.
Item History
- Made in China between 618 and 907
- Owned by Michael M. Koerner before December 20, 2017
- Received from Michael M. Koerner (Donor) on December 20, 2017
What
- Name
- Mirror
- Identification Number
- 3282/4
- Type of Item
- mirror
- Material
- silver metal ? and bronze metal
- Overall
- height 5.0 cm, width 5.0 cm, depth 0.9 cm
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- Michael M. Koerner
- Received from
- Michael M. Koerner (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
When
- Creation Date
- between 618 and 907
- Ownership Date
- before December 20, 2017
- Acquisition Date
- on December 20, 2017
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3282/0004