Square Mirror with Wan Symbol

Square Mirror with Wan Symbol

卍字鏡

early 1000s

Bronze

Overall: 0.9 x 12.5 cm (3/8 x 4 15/16 in.); Rim: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)

Weight: 318 g (11.22 oz.)

Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee 1995.368

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In Asia, the wan 萬 symbol is associated with prosperity, good fortune, and various religions, Buddhism in particular.

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