China, Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period (481-221) / Mirror with an Inscription and Bosses / 5th-3rd Century BC

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period (481-221)
Mirror with an Inscription and Bosses
5th-3rd Century BC
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Creator Nationality: Asian; Far East Asian; Chinese
Creator Name-CRT: China, Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period (481-221)
Title: Mirror with an Inscription and Bosses
Title Type: Primary
View: Full View
Creation Start Date: -50
Creation End Date: -20
Creation Date: 5th-3rd Century BC
Object Type: Decorative Arts and Utilitarian Objects
Classification Term: Metalwork
Materials and Techniques: bronze
Dimensions: Diameter: 8.4cm
Inscriptions: Inscribed with the rhyming couplet "Jian ri zhi guang, chang le mo yang"Translated by Karlgren: "When you see the light of the sun, may you have constant joy without end."
AMICA Contributor: The Cleveland Museum of Art
Owner Location: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
ID Number: 1995.275
Credit Line: Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee
Rights: http://www.clemusart.com/museum/disclaim2.html
Provenance: Thomas and Martha Carter, Madison, WI; (purchased in Hong Kong, 1991)
Style or Period: Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period (481-221)
Context: Mirror with A Square Band and Four Nipples, late 3rd to early 2nd century bcChina, Western Han dynasty (206 bc-ad 8)CMA 1995.275[Cat. no. 10]Inscription:May you see the light of the sun,And live in endless joy!
AMICA ID: CMA_.1995.275
AMICA Library Year: 2001
Media Metadata Rights: Copyright, The Cleveland Museum of Art

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