Ancient Chinese Bronze Mirrors from the Lloyd Cotsen Collection

Ancient Chinese Bronze Mirrors from the Lloyd Cotsen Collection

From The Huntington Library —

New Exhibition Opens at The Huntington on November 12, 2011

An important collection of ancient Chinese bronze mirrors spanning 3,000 years makes its first public appearance in an exhibition highlighting nearly 90 highly decorative pieces ranging in date from the Qijia Culture (2100–1700 B.C.) of pre- and early Chinese history, the Warring States period (450-221 B.C.), and the Han (206 B.C.–220 A.D), Tang (618–906 A.D.), and Jin (1115–1234 A.D.) dynasties. Drawn from the collection of Lloyd Cotsen, a Los Angeles businessman, philanthropist, art collector, and member of The Huntington’s Board of Overseers, the exhibition reveals the exquisitely wrought designs and inscriptions that decorate the backs of the mirrors, exploring centuries of craftsmanship, aesthetic taste, and dynastic change. Continue reading…

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