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Asian Art

Mirror

8th century

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Object Label

This bronze five-lobed mirror has a scrolling foliate pattern punctuated by a fleur-de-lis decorating each lozenge. The reverse side of the mirror is smooth in order to see one’s reflection.

Caption

Mirror, 8th century. Bronze, 4 1/8 x 4 1/8 x 1/4 in. (10.5 x 10.5 x 0.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. John P. Lyden, 2010.85.2. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Mirror

Date

8th century

Period

United Silla Period

Geography

Place made: Korea

Medium

Bronze

Classification

Accessory

Dimensions

4 1/8 x 4 1/8 x 1/4 in. (10.5 x 10.5 x 0.6 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Dr. and Mrs. John P. Lyden

Accession Number

2010.85.2

Frequent Art Questions

  • I see two mirrors on display. Am I seeing the back?

    Yes, you are seeing the back. The other side of this bronze mirror would be highly polished to create the reflective surface.

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