Mirror

This piece is done in the style of much earlier Korean and Chinese bronze mirrors. The most interesting Chinese mirrors were made from approximately 400 B.C.E. to 800 C.E. Korean bronze work was influenced by Chinese work, and the art in Korea declined in the 12th to 13th centuries (Soper).

commemorative

A small circular five-lobed bronze mirror. Reflecting surface has eighteen Chinese (?) characters around the circumference. Non-reflecting surface has a scene of a pillared Korean building with four towers (?) that have pennants flying behind. At the centre of the non-reflecting side, there is raised handle through which ther is threaded a knotted white cotton cord. Characters read 'Commemoration of Opening of Korean Exposition, October 1, 1929'.