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Lobed Mirror with Heaven and Earth between the Paired Phoenixes
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Lobed Mirror with Heaven and Earth between the Paired Phoenixes
XOS5882233 Lobed Mirror with Heaven and Earth between the Paired Phoenixes, mid to late 700s (bronze) by Chinese School, Tang Dynasty (618-907); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
This mirror bears an important inscription as well as symbolic imagery of the Eight Trigrams and Heaven and Earth to express the ancient Chinese cosmological ideas. The inscription reads:
Circle above and square below:
These are symbolic of heaven and earth.
In the middle are the Eight Trigrams.
Making clear [the forces of] yin and yang.
Stars and constellations are well aligned;
The sun and the moon are virtuous and bright.
Circulating around [the earth] is water,
Giving identity to the Four Great Rivers.
Within are the mountain ranges,
To signify the lordly heights.); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Chinese, out of copyright
Media ID 23267978
© Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA / Bridgeman Images
Artefact Artifact Domestic Object Mirror Polished Reflective Tang Vanity
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This print showcases the exquisite "Lobed Mirror with Heaven and Earth between the Paired Phoenixes" from the Tang Dynasty. Crafted in bronze, this ancient Chinese artifact is housed at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA. The mirror not only boasts intricate craftsmanship but also holds significant symbolic meaning. Adorned with imagery of the Eight Trigrams and representations of Heaven and Earth, it beautifully expresses ancient Chinese cosmological ideas. The inscription on the mirror further enhances its significance, describing a celestial harmony. The circle above represents heaven while the square below symbolizes earth. Nestled between them are the Eight Trigrams, which elucidate yin and yang forces. The alignment of stars and constellations signifies cosmic order, while both sun and moon radiate virtue and brightness. Water circulates around our planet, giving identity to four great rivers that sustain life itself. Mountain ranges within signify majestic heights that command respect. As we gaze upon this reflective metalwork masterpiece, we are transported back in time to an era where beauty intertwined seamlessly with profound philosophical beliefs. This tangible piece of history serves as a testament to human creativity across centuries. Through this print by Bridgeman Images, we can appreciate both its artistic allure as well as its cultural significance - an extraordinary fusion of artistry and spirituality captured forever in bronze.
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