Han-style Parthian Mirror
Object Information
7.1 cm Diam, 0.8 cm Th; 46.8 g
Description
A copper-alloy mirror recovered from U-M excavations at Seleucia on the Tigris (Iraq). This was a locally produced imitation of a type of mirror typical of Han China (206 BCE to CE 220), some of which reached Mesopotamian and Mediterranean sites via the Silk Road. The University of Michigan Museum of Art has several authentic Han Chinese mirrors in its collection, such as objects 1961/2.69 and 1974/1.192.
Downloads
The downloadable files are in an .STL format which is optimal for 3D printing. We suggest using a free software such as Meshmixer to edit the file to your needs. Some objects may need supports added or should be hollowed out for the most efficient printing. Any questions about 3D printing should be directed to kelsey.disko.project@umich.edu.
Viewer Controls
Touch Controls
Orbit: swiping on mobile or click and drag with a mouse.
Panning: two-finger touch, or dragging with right-click.
Zoom: pinching on a mobile device or the scroll wheel on a mouse.
Keyboard Controls
Orbit: Up, Down, Left and Right arrows.
Panning: Hold the Shift key and use the Up, Down, Left and Right arrows.
Zoom: currently not implemented.