Description: ** A similar mirror is illustrated and discussed by Toru Nakano, Bronze Mirrors From Ancient China, Donald H. Graham, Jr. Collection, Hong Kong, 1994, pp. 172-3 ** Magnificent Chinese Eastern Han Dynasty Bronze Mirror. The design is fantastically complex, it's greatest significance is the inscription cast on it's border. The sages made this mirror with the essence of the five elements representing the five great Emperors regarded as deities. The images and designs are derived from the fundamental principles. its brilliance is like the sun and moon, and it's character firm and clear. Imperial officials would use these beautifully decorated mirrors to look at their appearances in order to look their best as a representative of the Emperor and the Government, it served to dispel all harms and woes. It reflects that the central kingdom is peaceful and secure, and will prosper for generations and generations to come, by following the great law that governs all. It is cast with six registers of animals and figures, Xi Wangmu and Dong Wanggong to either side and Huangdi, the Yellow Emperor, the fifth register is Tianhuang Dadi and the two beast masters Huanlong controlling the animals of the four directions, the inscription which runs along the border maybe transcribed, "The divine mirror of the Five Emperors was originally made by the sages, I have made this bright mirror; in seclusion I have refined if for three periods; its virtue matches with that of the 10,000 regions. Po Ya performed the music and the gods appeared: the heavenly pipes are still extant. May this mirror grant you 1000 rewards and 100 riches and increase your long life. May you be blessed with sons and grandsons who will become marquises, princes, dukes and ministers". It measures in diameter 5.25 inches. Including the stand it measures in height 7.75 inches. It weights approximately one pound. What a great piece to add to your collection!!!
Price: 30000 USD
Location: Lomita, California
End Time: 2025-01-12T18:52:53.000Z
Shipping Cost: 75 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Primary Material: Bronze
Color: Green
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Region of Origin: China
Age: Pre-1800
