Bronze Mirror with Swastika Motif

Accession Number
2021/1.143

Title
Bronze Mirror with Swastika Motif

Artist(s)
Korean

Artist Nationality
Korean (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
918-1392

Medium & Support
bronze

Dimensions
2 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 1/8 in. (5.7 x 5.7 x 0.2 cm)

Credit Line
Gift and partial purchase from Bruce and Inta Hasenkamp, purchase with funds from Elder and Mrs Sang-Yong Nam

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]



Primary Object Classification
Metalwork

Primary Object Type
mirror

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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bronze (metal)
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mirrors
swastikas

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