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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1944.57.10
Title
Circular Mirror with Relief Decoration of Real and Fantastic Animals and Auspicious Inscription
Classification
Mirrors
Work Type
mirror
Date
late 6th-early 7th century
Places
Creation Place: East Asia, China
Period
Sui dynasty, 581-618
Culture
Chinese
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/204199

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Cast bronze with integrally cast auspicious inscription
Dimensions
Diam. 25.1 cm (9 7/8 in.)

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History
Private Collection (by 1944), gift; to Fogg Art Museum, 1944.

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Anonymous gift
Accession Year
1944
Object Number
1944.57.10
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Exhibition History

  • Permanent Gallery Exhibition, Worcester Art Museum, Worcester, 06/25/1949 - 06/28/1972

Verification Level

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