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Bronze Mirror with Swastika Motif

Korean

Artwork Details

Bronze Mirror with Swastika Motif
918-1392
Korean
bronze
2 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 1/8 in. (5.7 x 5.7 x 0.2 cm)
Gift and partial purchase from Bruce and Inta Hasenkamp, purchase with funds from Elder and Mrs Sang-Yong Nam
2021/1.143

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Description

Subject Matter:

A swastika pattern on the backside of the mirror is surrounding by other patterns and symbols, however these are difficult to identify due to the severe peeling. In Asian culture, the swastika is typically a Buddhist symbol.

Physical Description:

Round mirror with a loop on top for suspending by card, and the bottom loop has mostly broken offf. A swastika symbol is in relief on the reverse side.

This mirror features a swastika in relief on its reverse side. The patterns surrounding the swastika are difficult to identify because of severe peeling. This mirror has a loop on the top for suspending a cord, but the one on the bottom has fallen off leaving only a trace.

[Korean Collection, University of Michigan Museum of Art (2017), 241]

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