MirrorsChinese7th-8th century
Circular Mirror with Relief Decoration of Lions, Birds, and Other Animals against a Fruiting Grapevine Arabesque
late 7th-8th century
Dimensions
Diam. 23.3 cm (9 3/16 in.)
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