Title
Mirror with Four T's, 300s BC. Creator: Unknown.
Caption
Mirror with Four T's, 300s BC. The symbolic significance of the ancient Chinese mirror lies in its circular form and reflective quality that make it resemble the sun and the moon. "By the light of the sun, the world is made bright," so said a mirrorsmith. When the mirror was taken with its owner for use in the afterlife, it reflected the soul and brought eternal brightness to the next world.
Credit line
Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
Reference
HRM19F94_034
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NA
Property release
NA
License type
Rights managed
Available size
55,8Mb (3,7Mb) / 15,0in x 14,5in / 4500 x 4335 (300dpi)