Artwork Page for Animal-and-Grape Mirror

Details / Information for Animal-and-Grape Mirror

Animal-and-Grape Mirror

early 600s–early 900s

China, Tang dynasty

(618-907)
Medium
bronze
Measurements
Diameter: 11.2 cm (4 7/16 in.); Overall: 1.3 cm (1/2 in.); Rim: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee 1995.352
Public Domain
You can copy, modify, and distribute this work, all without asking permission. Learn more about CMA's Open Access Initiative.
Location
Not on view
Print
A circular bronze mirror, aged with a green patina, features a central crouching animal knob. Surrounding the knob, small animals and grape clusters are rendered in high relief. An outer band displays a repeating motif of birds and creatures amidst curving vines and bunches of grapes. A jagged crack runs from the center toward the bottom right edge. A raised rim encircles the intricately detailed, dark gray metal surface.

Animal-and-Grape Mirror

early 600s–early 900s

China, Tang dynasty (618-907)

See Also

Visually Similar by AI

Contact Us

The information about this object, including provenance, may not be currently accurate. If you notice a mistake or have additional information about this object, please fill out the appropriate request form linked below:

Update or Correct Artwork Information

Imagery or Rights for Non-Open-Access Artworks

Report a Website Issue

Further Questions About This Artwork