Mirror
1000-1250 (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 the mythical journey of the 8th-century emperor Ming Huang to the Palace of the Moon Goddess.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Bronze, cast |
| Brief description | Bronze mirror, China, Song dynasty, ca. 1000-1250 |
| Physical description | Mirror, Bronze. The decoration shows the mythical journey of the 8th-century emperor Ming Huang to the Palace of the Moon Goddess. |
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| Credit line | Given by the Trustees of the Wellcome Trust |
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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 the mythical journey of the 8th-century emperor Ming Huang to the Palace of the Moon Goddess. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | FE.83-1982 |
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| Record created | April 3, 2008 |
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