夔鳳鏡
Meanings
1
ancient bronze mirror with paired phoenix design
rare term
Rare archaeological term for a type of intricately decorated ancient Chinese-style bronze or iron mirror featuring a pair of mythical firebirds (often phoenixes). Used in art history and archaeology contexts.
See also: 鳳凰
This kihōkyō mirror is presumed to be from the Later Han period.
I observed the intricate patterns of the kihōkyō mirror at the museum.