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Source Description
The mirror was cast in a ceramic mold. The center knob and nipples were polished with a bow drill, the raised flat areas of decoration were polished and a chisel was used to smooth the square channel. The mirror was broken into five pieces that are now joined with lead tin solder. Dirt was applied to hide the joins.
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Document identity
localId
159100
label
TLV Mirror
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object
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1
Source metadata
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159100
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object
title
TLV Mirror
description
The mirror was cast in a ceramic mold. The center knob and nipples were polished with a bow drill, the raised flat areas of decoration were polished and a chisel was used to smooth the square channel. The mirror was broken into five pieces that are now joined with lead tin solder. Dirt was applied to hide the joins.
date
1–early 200s CE
rights
CC0
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CC0
language
en
wikidata
Q79978175
genreSpecific
Metalwork
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1
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import
dimensionsRaw
Diameter: 14.2 cm (5 9/16 in.); Overall: 1 cm (3/8 in.); Rim: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.)
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China, Eastern Han dynasty (25–220 CE)
accession
1995.296
Source extras
tec
bronze
tombstone
TLV Mirror, 1–early 200s CE. China, Eastern Han dynasty (25–220 CE). Bronze; diameter: 14.2 cm (5 9/16 in.); overall: 1 cm (3/8 in.); rim: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee, 1995.296
collection
China - Han Dynasty
inscriptions
inscription
It is said that [the making of this] mirror marks an epoch. At the left is the blue [dragon] and at the right the white tiger. Long . . .
creditline
Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee
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2026-05-29 08:14:15.105000
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159100
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Chinese Art
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China - Han Dynasty
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bronze
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1
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photo
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