MirrorsKorean12th-14th century
Octofoil Mirror with Relief Decoration of a Ship at Sea, Illustrating the Legend of Ci Fei and with Inscription Reading 'Huangpi changtian' ("Heaven is great and resplendent")
12th-14th century
Dimensions
Diam. 17.1 cm (6 3/4 in.)
Provenance
Gregory (1922-1988) and Maria C. Henderson (1923-2007), Medford, MA (by 1969-1988), inherited; by Maria C. Henderson, Medford, MA (1988-2000), sold; to Harvard University Art Museums, 2000.
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