China, Six Dynasties period (317-581) / Mirror with Dragons and Concentric Band Design / 317-581

China, Six Dynasties period (317-581)
Mirror with Dragons and Concentric Band Design
317-581
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Creator Nationality: Asian; Far East Asian; Chinese
Creator Name-CRT: China, Six Dynasties period (317-581)
Title: Mirror with Dragons and Concentric Band Design
Title Type: Primary
View: Full View
Creation Start Date: 317
Creation End Date: 581
Creation Date: 317-581
Object Type: Decorative Arts and Utilitarian Objects
Classification Term: Metalwork
Materials and Techniques: bronze
Dimensions: Diameter: 11.8cm
Inscriptions: I made this bright mirrorBy refining the three metals.BoYa is making music;The multitude of gods display their forms.[The mirror] is suitablefor 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.
AMICA Contributor: The Cleveland Museum of Art
Owner Location: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
ID Number: 1995.324
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
Style or Period: Six Dynasties period (317-581)
Context: Mirror with Auspicious Animals Surrounded by Rings of Squares and Semicircles, late 2nd century adChina, Eastern Han dynasty, (ad 25-220)CMA 1995.324[Cat. no. 40]Inscription:I made this bright mirrorBy refining the three metals.BoYa is making music;The multitude of gods display their forms.[The mirror] is suitablefor 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.
AMICA ID: CMA_.1995.324
AMICA Library Year: 2001
Media Metadata Rights: Copyright, The Cleveland Museum of Art

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