mirror depicting Emperor Xuanzong’s Journey to the Moon, unknown maker from Korea

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mirror depicting Emperor Xuanzong’s Journey to the Moon
mirror depicting Emperor Xuanzong’s Journey to the Moon
mirror depicting Emperor Xuanzong’s Journey to the Moon
1000s, Goryeo dynasty (918–1392)
mirror depicting Emperor Xuanzong’s Journey to the Moon , 1000s, Goryeo dynasty (918–1392)
Where object was made: Korea
Material/technique: bronze
Dimensions:
Object Diameter/Depth (Diameter x Depth): 20.2 x 0.5 cm
Object Diameter/Depth (Diameter x Depth): 0 3/16 x 7 15/16 in
Credit line: William Bridges Thayer Memorial
Accession number: 1928.0426
Not on display
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Exhibition Label: "Time/Frame," Jun-2008, Robert Fucci, Shuyun Ho, Lauren Kernes, Lara Kuykendall, Ellen C. Raimond, and Stephanie Teasley A bronze mirror is another type of mingqi that has been commonly found in tombs throughout centuries. Its round shape and capability to reflect light symbolizes the sun, moon, fire, and light, and thus mirrors are believed to have the power to ward off evil. The image on the verso of this mirror most likely depicts the immortal palace on the moon as indicated by the toad and hare. This design was particular popular for mirrors from the Song dynasty in China (960-1279) and the Koryo dynasty.