MirrorsChinese7th-8th century
Small Circular Mirror with Relief Decoraiton of Lions, Birds, and Insects against a Fruiting Grapevine Arabesque
late 7th-8th century
Dimensions
Diam. 13.3 cm (5 1/4 in.)
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