Mirror
Unknown Artist
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
Diam. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm)
Classification
Mirrors
Culture & Period
Korea · Goryeo dynasty (918–1392)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1922
Accession Number
22.141.15
Art Historical Context
This elegant bronze mirror, hailing from Korea's Goryeo dynasty918–1392), the refined metalwork of a golden age in Korean history. Measuring 7 1/4 inches in diameter, its circular form is both practical and symbolic, reflecting the era's blend of everyday utility and aesthetic sophistication. Acquired through the Rogers Fund in 1922, it now graces the Metropolitan Museum of Art Asian Art collection. The Goryeo period was marked by strong Buddhist influences, political stability under the Goryeo kings, and advancements in crafts like celadon ceramics and inlaid metalwork. Though the artist rem...