Photo of collection object Mirror with the Image of Avalokitesvara — Mirror with the Image of Avalokitesvara, early 1900s. bronze with incised Buddhist designs, Overall: 15.7 x 13 cm (6 3/16 x 5 1/8 in.). Director's Contingent Fund, 1918.531. CC0.

Mirror with the Image of Avalokitesvara

early 1900s

Maker Unknown

Korean Art

Mirror with the Image of Avalokitesvara, early 1900s. Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910). Bronze with incised Buddhist designs; overall: 15.7 x 13 cm (6 3/16 x 5 1/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Director's Contingent Fund 1918.531 Due to its origin as an important tool in religion and politics, mirrors are often mentioned in many Korean proverbs that warn certain behaviors.

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Maker Unknown
Classification: Metalwork
Formatted Medium: bronze with incised Buddhist designs
Medium: bronze, incised, buddhist, designs
Dimensions: Overall: 15.7 x 13 cm (6 3/16 x 5 1/8 in.)
Departments: Korean Art
Accession Number: 1918.531
Credit Line: Director's Contingent Fund
Rights Statement: CC0

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