Bronze 'Five Beast' mirror, Qin-Han Dynasty, 3rd-2nd century BCE. Diameter 14.2 cm; weight 186 g. Catalog 75 © 2026 Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Ancient Bronze Mirrors

An extremely thin and light mirror. Five monkey-like creatures are depicted on a fine, feather-like background. These creatures are characterized by their straight noses and long, curled tails, and they stand firm, their sharp claws pressed into the central and outer circles