Bronze Mirror
Datec.1860
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: bronze;wood
DimensionsOverall (meas.for 1; (le incl handle); 2=24.9 x 35.4; 3=a. 44, b. 42.5): 41 x 30.2 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Drs. Morris & Jacqui Shumiatcher
Object number2001.020.018.1-.3a-c
DescriptionConsist of a set of two mirrors in wooden case, .1 - circular mirror with a flat rectangular handle at one edge. Polished on one surface and decorated with a bas-relief of tree, storks, turtle and Japanese characters, on other surface.
.2 - circular mirror with a flat rectangular handle at one edge, Polished on one surface and decorated with a bas relief depiction of a diamond shaped enclosure with a flower in centre, water and Japanese characters
.3 a-c - wooden box with shiny black finish. Roughly mirror shaped with 2 pieces fitting one into the other. One small rectangular piece fits in the slots on one of the handle components.
Status
Not on view
Banko Ware
Yixing Ware
