Mirrors

anonymous, c. 1300 - c. 1600

In making these mirrors the disk and the handle were cast separately. The bronze disc was polished to a high shine and the handle adorned with decorative details, such as openwork motifs or gilded reliefs. Bronze mirrors could also have a ritual function, whereby the image of the divinity was reflected in the polished surface and thus establishing a connection between the spiritual and the mundane worlds.

  • Artwork typemirror
  • Object numberAK-RAK-1988-15-1
  • Dimensionsdiameter 13.5 cm x height 1.3 cm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Mirrors

  • Object type

  • Object number

    AK-RAK-1988-15-1

  • Description

    Spiegel met in centrum borstvormige uitstulping omringd door vier, dubbele concentrische cirkels.


Creation

  • Creation

    bronze caster: anonymous, Oost-Java

  • Dating

    c. 1300 - c. 1600

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    diameter 13.5 cm x height 1.3 cm


Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Gift of Mr and Mrs Oorthuys-Lutjens, Baak

  • Acquisition

    gift 1988

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