Description
Early Ching Dynasty: 1700’s
China
Size is about 2.25 inches diameter and weighs 24 grams.
The Ching Bronze Mirror, from the Early Qing Dynasty (17th to early 18th century), is a unique Chinese artifact made of bronze. These round mirrors were both useful and decorative, showing the skill of Chinese metalworkers. They often had designs like dragons or clouds, representing good luck and important cultural beliefs. The back of the mirror usually had a raised knob in the center, with detailed patterns or inscriptions meant to protect from evil spirits. These mirrors were prized for their beauty and were considered symbols of status and wealth.
Bronze mirrors have a long history in Chinese culture, dating to at least the 11th century BC. Many mirrors were placed with their owners in ancient tombs. Some have been passed down from generation to generation for many years in the same family.
Chinese burial mirrors, often made of bronze, were placed in tombs with the deceased, believed to ward off evil, illuminate the afterlife, and serve as a symbol of rebirth and continued existence.
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