Twelve Designs for Circular Mirror 1368 - 1911

This set of twelve designs for circular mirrors, created by the Chinese artist Yi Yuanji during the Yuan dynasty, showcases a detailed and intricate style common to the era. Depicting a variety of figures, including deities and mythical creatures, these designs were intended to adorn mirrors and provide a decorative and symbolic element to their surfaces. The intricate details, with a particular focus on the figure's attire and facial expressions, showcase the skillful brushwork of the artist. These designs, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, offer insight into the artistic and cultural practices of the Yuan dynasty in China.