Mirror with eight arches, decorated with peonies and leaves, 12th-13th century
Unknown Koreanexpand_more
Bronze, glassexpand_more
Gift of Louis W. Hill, Jr.expand_more 76.72.25
Not on Viewexpand_more
Finely cast bronze mirrors were a standard luxury good among aristocratic men and women. While the fronts were polished to achieve a reflective surface, the backs were cast in decorative relief and organized around a central domed eyelet to accommodate a cord. As magical solar disks, they were also frequently placed in tombs in the belief that they could illuminate the darkness for the spirit of the deceased.
Details
- Title
- Mirror with eight arches, decorated with peonies and leaves
- Role
- Artist
- Dimension
- 8 1/2 in. (21.59 cm)
- Accession Number
- 76.72.25
- Curator Approved
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