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Maker: Unknown
Mirror made from bronze, of a glossy dark colour. Flanged edge, with mouth border. A wide band of much conventionalised dragons scrolled and intertwined, and a interlaced design on a diamond and spiral background. Inside is another smooth band, a hatched area, and the central boss-like loop for the cord.
History note: Bought from Bluett’s December 1935
Oscar C. Raphael Bequest, 1941, received 1946
Diameter: 18.3 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1941) by Raphael, Oscar C.
Chinese Period of the Warring States (481-221 BC)
Circa
-0481
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-0221
Accession number: O.195-1946
Primary reference Number: 138300
Oscar Raphael number: 108
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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