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Mirror with Lotus and Mantra
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This mirror features intricate Buddhist designs. Around the central knob are four leaves, a ring of tiny beads, and then a circle made up of small lotus flower designs. Outside of that are eight big petal shapes, inside each is a Sanskrit letter. The mirror has the phrase "In the name of <em>Om mani padme hum</em>" written in a slightly incorrect form of Sanskrit, possibly because the Chinese mirror maker was not familiar with the language.
| Artist / Maker | China, Yuan dynasty (1271–1368) |
|---|---|
| Date | 1271–1368 |
| Culture / Origin | China, Yuan dynasty (1271–1368) |
| Medium | bronze |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 22.3 cm (8 3/4 in.); Overall: 1.5 cm (9/16 in.); Rim: 0.7 cm (1/4 in.) |
| Department | Chinese Art |
| Type | Metalwork |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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