https://digasst.lib.hku.hk/files/original/28/IMG_4703.jpg d53dcbce41e023521d64d5e0c7f2e6ec https://digasst.lib.hku.hk/files/original/28/IMG_4704.jpg bacc1ea7d8ea69b25559e8471bf58385 https://digasst.lib.hku.hk/files/original/28/model_[21].json 37ac4b845df5520fa9cafd85223a0160 3D Model A 3D rendering of a physical object. Place of Origin The geographic location where an object was made China Culture/Period A broad historical period, archaeological culture, or artistic movement in which an object was made Warring States Date From Enter the lower end of the date range, only enter a number without any label and use negative for BCE. For example: enter '220' for 220 CE or '-220' for 220 BCE -480 Date To Enter the upper end of the date range, only enter a number without any label and use negative for BCE. For example: enter '220' for 220 CE or '-220' for 220 BCE -221 Materials What an object is made of, including any later additions (mounts, frames, etc.) Bronze Height (cm) 0.3 Diameter (cm) 19 Credit Line The name of the individual or institution that donated the object to the museum, the source of a purchase, or the name of a loaning individual or institution J.Keswick Accession Number A unique identifier for an object HKU.B.1955.0154 Description A short physical description of the object with an overview of its historical and social significance On the decoration side of the mirror, it is engraved with mythic animals such as phoneixes, and dragons by using red pigment. These animals were used as fine patterns by specialists for bronze bianhu and other wares in the Warring states. There is a triple-fluted knob on this side. Triple-fluted knob was a popular design of knob in Warring States. As the mirror is in circular shape, this pierced knob was created for a cord or string to pass, which can let the owner to hold it. On this side, there are two features that shows this mirror is from late Warring States. One is the small-intricate patterns on mirror. This design means the use of mirrors change from only for special purpose to daily use. This shows the mirror is from late Warring State as this change happened in the late Warring States. Another feature is the design of rims. Outer rim is in circular shape while inner rim is in concave shape, and the innerest rim is in circular shape again. This type of design further prove this mirror is made in the late Warring State. On the other side of the mirror, it was grinded by flat grinding stones. Random reflection caused by uneven surface was avoided. Therefore, it was shiny enough for self adornment. However, bronze was corroded by oxygen with the increase of time. Therefore, the situation of bronze is no longer shiny and strong. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bronze mirror: Painted dragons and phoenixes Subject The topic of the resource Bronze mirror: Painted dragons and phoenixes Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource From 480-221 BC