China, Sui Dynasty (581-618) / Mirror with Lion and Inscription Design / 581-618

China, Sui Dynasty (581-618)
Mirror with Lion and Inscription Design
581-618
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Creator Nationality: Asian; Far East Asian; Chinese
Creator Name-CRT: China, Sui Dynasty (581-618)
Title: Mirror with Lion and Inscription Design
Title Type: Primary
View: Full View
Creation Start Date: 581
Creation End Date: 618
Creation Date: 581-618
Object Type: Decorative Arts and Utilitarian Objects
Classification Term: Metalwork
Materials and Techniques: bronze
Dimensions: Diameter: 17.5cm
Inscriptions: The spirit merges with the forms that arebeing wrought.The lustrous metal matches theexquisite craftsmanship.Like a pearl, it emerges from the container box-A virtual moon suspended in the firmament.[It enables] the lady to draw her eyebrowsAnd apply rouge to her face.Even those elegant windows and theembroidered curtains:Can all be reflected within.
AMICA Contributor: The Cleveland Museum of Art
Owner Location: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
ID Number: 1995.335
Credit Line: Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee
Rights: http://www.clemusart.com/museum/disclaim2.html
Provenance: Thomas and Martha Carter, Madison, WI
Style or Period: Sui Dynasty (581-618)
Context: Mirror with Three Pairs of Pixies around a Loti-form Knob, mid-7th century adChina, Tang dynasty (ad 618-907)CMA 1995.335[Cat. no. 51]Inscription:The spirit merges with the forms that arebeing wrought.The lustrous metal matches theexquisite craftsmanship.Like a pearl, it emerges from the container box-A virtual moon suspended in the firmament.[It enables] the lady to draw her eyebrowsAnd apply rouge to her face.Even those elegant windows and theembroidered curtains:Can all be reflected within.
AMICA ID: CMA_.1995.335
AMICA Library Year: 2001
Media Metadata Rights: Copyright, The Cleveland Museum of Art

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