MirrorsChinese7th-8th century
Circular Mirror with Relief Decoration of Birds, Insects, and Mythical Beasts against a Fruiting Grapevine Arabesque
late 7th-8th century
Dimensions
Diam. 16.8 x Thickness 1.4 cm (6 5/8 x 9/16 in.)
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