Mirror
Gallery Location
Not on View
Medium
Cast bronze
Geography
China
Date
1115-1234 AD
Period
Jin dynasty
Dimensions
17.8 cm
Object number
930.21.108
Credit Line
Bishop William C. White Collection
Collection
Department
Art & Culture: China
Description
Round mirror with raised, plain rim. Rounded loop and surrounding decoration of seascape in raised relief. At left, figure leading an ox presenting it to second figure seated on ground in peninsula shape, grasses and rocks indicated, and behind a large willow tree. Mountainous shore at left in triangular shape and surrounding water indicated by finely grooved, waving parallel lines and swirls. Grey green colours, face with patches of brown corrosion product.
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