Antique Chinese bronze shamanic mirror Bagua 115 millimeter

The shamanic mirror is found all over the Eurasian continent. From Tibet, Siberia, Nepal to China. In different regions, the shamanic mirror is known with different names, such as Kuzungu, Toli, Panaptu or Melong.

The backside of the mirror can be decorated with all different kinds of motives and symbolism, but the frontside is often very shiny and should be regularly polished to reflect all negative influences away.

The shamanic mirror is one of the most important attributes in the tradition of Spirit of Wolf and is worn during rituals to amplify the power of the heart and to protect it against malignant forces. The shamanic mirror can also be used for oracles, scrying, for healing rituals and as a spirit container.

These Chinese shamanic mirrors have a very ancient design. The style, with the central knob on the decorated backside and the Chinese symbolism is amongst the oldest known Chinese shamanic mirrors, dating back almost 4000 years. Mirrors like this are often made with the 'lost wax' bronze casting method. This style of mirror is still highly regarded nowadays.

These mirrors are decorated with the motive of the 8 Trigram symbols ('Ba Gua'), which form the core of the I Tjing. They represent different dynamics, energies, cardinal points, animals, seasons etc. On these mirrors, the 8 of them together, forming a circle, symbolizes heavenly order, a healthy balance and right flow of energy.

The trigram symbols come from very ancient origin; they derive from symbols found on ancient Chinese divination bones dating back as long as 11th century BCE. A similar version of bone oracle is still used today by Turkic and Mongolian people, and also in the lineage of Spirit of Wolf Shamanism; 'Kazhiki'.

These mirrors are made somewhere in the early 1900's. They are made of bronze, which has beautifully aged with a dark green-grey patina over the years. So please take note; while we usually recommend to polish your mirrors regularly to keep them shiny, of course for these ones we certainly wouldn't recommend such a thing.

These mirrors have a diameter of 11,5 centimeters and weigh 247 grams. They are sold per piece. There are two available. When you order one, we will handpick one at random for you.