MirrorsChinese5th-3rd century BCE
Circular Mirror with Relief Decoration of Stylized Dragons and Birds Surrounding a Quatrefoil Center against a Textured Ground, All within a Border of Linked Arcs
5th-3rd century BCE
Dimensions
Diam. 18.5 cm (7 5/16 in.) Weight: 500 g
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