Bronze mirrors in ancient China: artistry and technique

Abstract

"This pioneering work offers a detailed analysis of how mirrors were designed and produced during the period from 500 to 200 BCE. It describes mirror manufacture, considers the degree to which artisans could express creativity within the system of mass production, and explains how mirrors became widely disseminated in Asia"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents

Introduction -- Mirror design with freehand working methods -- Mass production with the multiple-transfer method -- The network for mirror design -- Conclusion -- Appendix. Groups of identical mirrors.