" Silver Bronze Mirror From The Han Period (206 Bc - 220 Ad) Archeology Ancient China"
Silvered bronze mirror from the Han period (206 BC - 220 AD) The back side of the mirror is decorated with inscriptions and geometric patterns. The socket is shaped like a half-sphere, pierced and filed in the center. These mirrors were signs of power and wealth in ancient times up to Japan. The bronze work of the Han dynasty was of great finesse and the casting techniques were very advanced. This context makes them precious objects, silvering on bronze was a technique reserved for the finest work for a power elite. These characteristics make it an exceptional mirror. Traces of green corrosion. Dimensions 7 x 7 x 0.3 cm (excluding base) 
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