https://digasst.lib.hku.hk/files/original/68/Object_1.jpg 749032935f16a2b5324a207b110c518d https://digasst.lib.hku.hk/files/original/68/Object_2.jpg 45fc7324bcb1529eee0dd27620e5708c https://digasst.lib.hku.hk/files/original/68/3D_Model.obj d570d4a900410ba51f3a414c86e3f312 https://digasst.lib.hku.hk/files/original/68/3D_Model.1.mtl 739a0624b5c069a4f942357b2399da20 https://digasst.lib.hku.hk/files/original/68/3D_Model.2.jpg 9b4df7e8d54793c363a5f9b62f8c47a4 3D Model A 3D rendering of a physical object. Place of Origin The geographic location where an object was made Luoyang, Henan Province, China Culture/Period A broad historical period, archaeological culture, or artistic movement in which an object was made Han Dynasty 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 -206 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 220 Materials What an object is made of, including any later additions (mounts, frames, etc.) Bronze Height (cm) 1.2cm Diameter (cm) 15.8cm Accession Number A unique identifier for an object HKU.B.1954.0151 Description A short physical description of the object with an overview of its historical and social significance This mirror has two sides, a polished side and a reverse side with a knob and decoration. This is the typical design for early mirrors in China, which has no handle. To solve the problem that the polished side is easy to become clouded by moisture when handed, a knob with a hole is attached to the reverse. People can use a cord to loop through the hole in the knob to hold the mirror to avoid touching the polished surface. In addition, these knobs have not only practical functions but also have spiritual meanings. Inscriptions on other mirrors from the same period indicate that the knotted cord on the knob holds symbolic significance for the family unit's perpetuation. Apart from the knob, animal figures and inscriptions are also found on the reverse side. Animals used for decorations on mirrors commonly include taotie, dragon, phoenix and the four divine beasts. These animal figures are abstracted from real animals or purely imagined ones representing ancient Chinese people's spiritual beliefs. In order to understand the decorative designs, inscriptions can be the clues. This is because, apart from indicating the making and the ownership of the mirror, the inscriptions also serve to summarize the decoration figures 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 N/A 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 Mirror from Luoyang Han Dynasty mirror