Mirror with the Image of Avalokitesvara
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Mirror with the Image of Avalokitesvara

TitleMirror with the Image of Avalokitesvara
Dateearly 1900s 20th century
Mediumbronze with incised Buddhist designs
ClassificationMetalwork
OriginKorea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910) Korea
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineMirror with the Image of Avalokitesvara (백동 관음보살 경상 [白銅觀音菩薩文鏡像]), early 1900s. Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910). Bronze with incised Buddhist designs; overall: 15.7 x 13 cm (6 3/16 x 5 1/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Director's Contingent Fund, 1918.531
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“Mirror with the Image of Avalokitesvara” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated early 1900s. It is executed in bronze with incised buddhist designs and classified as metalwork. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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