Fragment of an Eight-Lobed Mirror with Relief Decoration of Four Birds (one of three pieces that form a complete mirror)

MirrorsChinese8th century

Fragment of an Eight-Lobed Mirror with Relief Decoration of Four Birds (one of three pieces that form a complete mirror)

8th century

Classification

Mirrors

Medium

Cast bronze

Culture

Chinese

Period

Tang dynasty, 618-907

Century

8th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

L. 14.3 cm (5 5/8 in.) complete mirror: Diam. 14.9 cm (5 7/8 in.)

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