Sui dynasty (581-618). The circular blackened bronze mirror cast in relief with a pierced central knob surrounded by four mythical tiger-like beasts, encircled by an inscription within raised hatched, dog-tooth and zigzag borders. Partial translation of inscription mentions auspiciousness appearing in all directions, that the white tiger can repel evil; it was made to protect the owner forever and was made by a highly skilled craftsman. Provenance: From the collection of a prominent American military official stationed in Singapore in the mid-20th Century. Literature: At Home Singapore Style: distinctive interiors & decorating sources, American Women's Association of Singapore, 1994. Exhibited: College of William & Mary, Exhibition of Chinese Bronze Art held by the Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Department, 2000. Approx. 5 in. diam., 12.7 cm. diam.

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