The back of the bronze mirror should be highly polished. The scene is of a gentleman of high rank sitting under a peach tree, which, together with the crane and tortoise on the left, is an emblem of long life. The servant is holding his banner or insignia of rank.;The symbols reflect the mastery of using bronze. Identified by Bennet Bronson, Professor of History, University of Illinois Chicago, IL; tel: 312.665.7832.;Chinese graphs (yet to be translated.) |
