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Mirror with Handle, Decorated with a Butterfly and Blooming Peony

early 1600s to mid-1800s

Japan, Edo period

(1615–1868)
Medium
bronze
Measurements
Diameter: 14.5 cm (5 11/16 in.); Overall: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.); Rim: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)
Weight: 568 g (1.25 lbs.)
Credit Line
Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee 1995.400
Public Domain
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Location
Not on view
Print
A circular, cast bronze mirror with a rectangular handle features raised relief of two peony flowers above pointed leaves. To the left, a butterfly wings toward the blooms over a textured hill and sweeping grass. Along the left edge, a vertical column of calligraphy is inscribed. The dark surface of the mirror is textured with a granular, aged patina.

Mirror with Handle, Decorated with a Butterfly and Blooming Peony

early 1600s to mid-1800s

Japan, Edo period (1615–1868)

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