2012.029.008

Object Title
Eight-foiled mirror with design of the Moon Palace of Chang-E
Measurements
diam: 7 5/16 in. (18.5 cm)
Creation Date
960-1279
Credit Line
Gift of Stella Fessler McCoy
Culture
Country of Origin
Materials / Techniques
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Tang Dynasty, or earlier (618-906 CE)
Provenance Information
between 1984 and 1996 - 2007 collection of John (1924-2007) and Stella Fessler McCoy (b. 1934), Shanghai and Arlington, VA (purchased in Shanghai, probably at the Fleet Market); 2007 - 2012 collection of Stella Fessler McCoy, Arlington (sole owner after death of John McCoy); 2012 Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Cornell University, Ithaca (gift of Stella McCoy)
Exhibition Information
None
Publication Information
None
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
This mirror is one of a small but significant collection of Chinese mirrors, which demonstrates the importance of this medium and form in the Chinese culture, particularly when held in dialogue with similar objects from other dynasties and/or cultures.

2012.029.007

Object Title
Eight-foiled mirror with design of paired dragons and tripod censer
Measurements
diam: 7 1/2 in. (19 cm)
Creation Date
960-1279
Credit Line
Gift of Stella Fessler McCoy
Culture
Country of Origin
Materials / Techniques
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Tang Dynasty, or earlier (618-906 CE)
Provenance Information
between 1984 and 1996 - 2007 collection of John (1924-2007) and Stella Fessler McCoy (b. 1934), Shanghai and Arlington, VA (purchased in Shanghai, probably at the Fleet Market); 2007 - 2012 collection of Stella Fessler McCoy, Arlington (sole owner after death of John McCoy); 2012 Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Cornell University, Ithaca (gift of Stella McCoy)
Exhibition Information
None
Publication Information
None
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
This mirror is one of a small but significant collection of Chinese mirrors, which demonstrates the importance of this medium and form in the Chinese culture, particularly when held in dialogue with similar objects from other dynasties and/or cultures.

2012.029.006

Object Title
Eight-foiled mirror with design of auspicious flowers and pairs of mandarin ducks and parrots
Measurements
diam: 4 7/16 in. (11.3 cm)
Creation Date
8th century
Credit Line
Gift of Stella Fessler McCoy
Culture
Country of Origin
Materials / Techniques
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Tang Dynasty, or earlier (618-906 CE)
Provenance Information
between 1984 and 1996 - 2007 collection of John (1924-2007) and Stella Fessler McCoy (b. 1934), Shanghai and Arlington, VA (purchased in Shanghai, probably at the Fleet Market); 2007 - 2012 collection of Stella Fessler McCoy, Arlington (sole owner after death of John McCoy); 2012 Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Cornell University, Ithaca (gift of Stella McCoy)
Exhibition Information
None
Publication Information
None
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
This mirror is one of a small but significant collection of Chinese mirrors, which demonstrates the importance of this medium and form in the Chinese culture, particularly when held in dialogue with similar objects from other dynasties and/or cultures.

2012.029.005

Object Title
Eight-lobed mirror with design of paired phoenix, baoxianghua flowers, and clouds
Measurements
diam: 5 3/16 in. (13.2 cm)
Creation Date
8th century
Credit Line
Gift of Stella Fessler McCoy
Culture
Country of Origin
Materials / Techniques
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Tang Dynasty, or earlier (618-906 CE)
Provenance Information
between 1984 and 1996 - 2007 collection of John (1924-2007) and Stella Fessler McCoy (b. 1934), Shanghai and Arlington, VA (purchased in Shanghai, probably at the Fleet Market); 2007 - 2012 collection of Stella Fessler McCoy, Arlington (sole owner after death of John McCoy); 2012 Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Cornell University, Ithaca (gift of Stella McCoy)
Exhibition Information
None
Publication Information
None
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
This mirror is one of a small but significant collection of Chinese mirrors, which demonstrates the importance of this medium and form in the Chinese culture, particularly when held in dialogue with similar objects from other dynasties and/or cultures.

2012.029.004

Object Title
Eight-lobed mirror with design of paired phoenix and baoxianghua flowers
Measurements
diam: 6 5/16 in. (16 cm)
Creation Date
8th century
Credit Line
Gift of Stella Fessler McCoy
Culture
Country of Origin
Materials / Techniques
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Tang Dynasty, or earlier (618-906 CE)
Provenance Information
between 1984 and 1996 - 2007 collection of John (1924-2007) and Stella Fessler McCoy (b. 1934), Shanghai and Arlington, VA (purchased in Shanghai, probably at the Fleet Market); 2007 - 2012 collection of Stella Fessler McCoy, Arlington (sole owner after death of John McCoy); 2012 Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Cornell University, Ithaca (gift of Stella McCoy)
Exhibition Information
None
Publication Information
None
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
This mirror is one of a small but significant collection of Chinese mirrors, which demonstrates the importance of this medium and form in the Chinese culture, particularly when held in dialogue with similar objects from other dynasties and/or cultures.

2012.029.003

Object Title
Mirror with TLV and animal designs
Measurements
diam: 5 9/16 in. (14.2 cm)
Creation Date
100 BC-AD 100
Credit Line
Gift of Stella Fessler McCoy
Culture
Country of Origin
Materials / Techniques
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Tang Dynasty, or earlier (618-906 CE)
Provenance Information
between 1984 and 1996 - 2007 collection of John (1924-2007) and Stella Fessler McCoy (b. 1934), Shanghai and Arlington, VA (purchased in Shanghai, probably at the Fleet Market); 2007 - 2012 collection of Stella Fessler McCoy, Arlington (sole owner after death of John McCoy); 2012 Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Cornell University, Ithaca (gift of Stella McCoy)
Exhibition Information
None
Publication Information
None
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
This mirror is one of a small but significant collection of Chinese mirrors, which demonstrates the importance of this medium and form in the Chinese culture, particularly when held in dialogue with similar objects from other dynasties and/or cultures.

2012.029.002

Object Title
Mirror with inscription, concentric circle and continuous arc design
Measurements
diam: 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm)
Creation Date
206 BC-AD 9
Credit Line
Gift of Stella Fessler McCoy
Culture
Country of Origin
Materials / Techniques
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Tang Dynasty, or earlier (618-906 CE)
Provenance Information
between 1984 and 1996 - 2007 collection of John (1924-2007) and Stella Fessler McCoy (b. 1934), Shanghai and Arlington, VA (purchased in Shanghai, probably at the Fleet Market); 2007 - 2012 collection of Stella Fessler McCoy, Arlington (sole owner after death of John McCoy); 2012 Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Cornell University, Ithaca (gift of Stella McCoy)
Exhibition Information
None
Publication Information
None
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
This mirror is one of a small but significant collection of Chinese mirrors, which demonstrates the importance of this medium and form in the Chinese culture, particularly when held in dialogue with similar objects from other dynasties and/or cultures.

2012.029.001

Object Title
Mirror with inscription, concentric circle and continuous arc design
Measurements
diam: 2 5/8 in. (6.6 cm)
Creation Date
206 BC-AD 9
Credit Line
Gift of Stella Fessler McCoy
Culture
Country of Origin
Materials / Techniques
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Tang Dynasty, or earlier (618-906 CE)
Provenance Information
between 1984 and 1996 - 2007 collection of John (1924-2007) and Stella Fessler McCoy (b. 1934), Shanghai and Arlington, VA (purchased in Shanghai, probably at the Fleet Market); 2007 - 2012 collection of Stella Fessler McCoy, Arlington (sole owner after death of John McCoy); 2012 Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Cornell University, Ithaca (gift of Stella McCoy)
Exhibition Information
None.
Publication Information
None
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
This mirror is one of a small but significant collection of Chinese mirrors, which demonstrates the importance of this medium and form in the Chinese culture, particularly when held in dialogue with similar objects from other dynasties and/or cultures.

2010.097.004

Object Title
Lokapala
Measurements
16 9/16 in. (42 cm) h.
Creation Date
8th century
Credit Line
Gift of Stella McCoy
Culture
Country of Origin
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
http://library24.library.cornell.edu:8280/luna/servlet/s/wyivr6
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Tang Dynasty, or earlier (618-906 CE)
Provenance Information
between 1984 and 1996 - 2007 collection of John (1924-2007) and Stella Fessler McCoy (b. 1934), Shanghai and Arlington, VA (purchased in Shanghai, probably at the Fleet Market); 2007 - 2010 collection of Stella Fessler McCoy, Arlington (sole owner after death of John McCoy); 2010 Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Cornell University, Ithaca (gift of Stella McCoy)
Exhibition Information
None.
Publication Information
None.
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Gift or bequest expected or on loan prior to 2008
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
The donor pledged this object to the museum prior to 2008, as per correspondence dated 2005 on file.

2010.097.003

Object Title
Horse
Measurements
Part a (body): 9 1/16 x 17 11/16 x 5 5/16 in. (23 x 45 x 13.5 cm); Part b (head): 3 9/16 x 6 7/8 x 2 3/4 in. (9 x 17.5 x 7 cm)
Creation Date
2nd or 1st century BC
Credit Line
Gift of Stella McCoy
Culture
Country of Origin
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
http://library24.library.cornell.edu:8280/luna/servlet/s/8solag
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Tang Dynasty, or earlier (618-906 CE)
Provenance Information
between 1984 and 1996 - 2007 collection of John (1924-2007) and Stella Fessler McCoy (b. 1934), Shanghai and Arlington, VA (purchased in Shanghai, probably at the Fleet Market); 2007 - 2010 collection of Stella Fessler McCoy, Arlington (sole owner after death of John McCoy); 2010 Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Cornell University, Ithaca (gift of Stella McCoy)
Exhibition Information
None.
Publication Information
None.
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Gift or bequest expected or on loan prior to 2008
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
The donor pledged this object to the museum prior to 2008, as per correspondence dated 2005 on file.
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