Mirror used in Tiandihui initiation ceremony

Title
Mirror used in Tiandihui initiation ceremony
Year/Period
Early 20th century
Region
Singapore
Material
Glass and metal
Dimension
Object size: L 22.1x W 11.2
Accession No.
1996-02794
Collection of
National Museum of Singapore

The mirror was supposed to reflect the true character of the recruits, distinguishing the virtuous from the wicked.

 

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