Mirror
100-220 (made)
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Mirrors in China were associated with Daoist mysticism as well as being a functional object in the house. Many mirrors are decorated with mystical scenes of Daoism. This mirror shows Xiwangmu and Dongwangfu, Queen Mother of the West and King Father of the East, the most popular scene to be found on mirrors of the Han dynasty (206BC-AD220).
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Materials and techniques | Bronze, cast |
Brief description | Bronze mirror, cast, China, Eastern Han dynasty, ca. 100-220 |
Physical description | This mirror shows Xiwangmu and Dongwangfu, Queen Mother of the West and King Father of the East, the most popular scene to be found on mirrors of the Han dynasty (206BC-AD220). |
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Gallery label | Mirror
Eastern Han dynasty
AD 100-220
Cast bronze
Museum no. M.18-1935(2007) |
Credit line | Purchased with Art Fund support, the Vallentin Bequest, Sir Percival David and the Universities China Committee |
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Summary | Mirrors in China were associated with Daoist mysticism as well as being a functional object in the house. Many mirrors are decorated with mystical scenes of Daoism. This mirror shows Xiwangmu and Dongwangfu, Queen Mother of the West and King Father of the East, the most popular scene to be found on mirrors of the Han dynasty (206BC-AD220). |
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Accession number | M.18-1935 |
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Record created | April 3, 2008 |
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