MirrorsChinese6th-7th century
Circular Mirror with Relief Decoration of Real and Fantastic Animals and Auspicious Inscription
late 6th-early 7th century
Dimensions
Diam. 25.1 cm (9 7/8 in.)
Provenance
Private Collection (by 1944), gift; to Fogg Art Museum, 1944.
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