MirrorsChinese7th-8th century
Small Square Mirror with Relief Decoration of Lions, Birds, and Insects against a Fruiting Grapevine Arabesque
late 7th-8th century
Dimensions
H. 9.2 x W. 9.5 x D. 1.2 cm (3 5/8 x 3 3/4 x 1/2 in.)
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