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. 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.) complete mirror: Diam. 14.9 cm (5 7/8 in.)

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