Mirror
Brooklyn Museum photograph
Object Label
As part of a grand and elaborate bedroom set, this mirror would have been the center of attention in the master bedroom of an affluent Qing dynasty household, complementing the beauty of the lady of the house and symbolizing wishes for the success and prosperity of the family.
Caption
Mirror, late 17th–early 18th century. Bronze, 1/2 x 12 1/4 in. (1.3 x 31.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Peter L. Rosenberg in memory of Louise Marie Rosenberg, 2004.85. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Title
Mirror
Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Dynasty
Qing Dynasty
Period
Qing Dynasty
Geography
Place made: China
Medium
Bronze
Classification
Dimensions
1/2 x 12 1/4 in. (1.3 x 31.1 cm)
Markings
A rectangular intaglio seal gives the name of the maker "Xu jia bao huan".
Credit Line
Gift of Peter L. Rosenberg in memory of Louise Marie Rosenberg
Accession Number
2004.85
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