Not on display

Mirror of Hamza

Mirror
mid 19th century (made), 618-906 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Plaster cast of a bronze ceremonial mirror known as the 'Shield of Hamza', found in Haram near the Dome of the Rock, Jersualem, and housed in that church. Chinese, Tang dynasty (618-907)

Object details

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Object type
TitleMirror of Hamza (popular title)
Materials and techniques
cast plaster
Brief description
Plaster cast of a bronze ceremonial mirror known as the 'Shield of Hamza', found in Haram near the Dome of the Rock, Jersualem, and housed in that church. Chinese, Tang dynasty (618-907)
Collection
Accession number
310-1878

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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