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Animal-and-Grape Mirror with a Variety of Birds

瑞獸珍禽葡萄鏡

late 600s

China, Tang dynasty

(618-907)
Medium
bronze
Measurements
Diameter: 13.9 cm (5 1/2 in.); Overall: 1.4 cm (9/16 in.); Rim: 1.4 cm (9/16 in.)
Weight: 741 g (1.63 lbs.)
Credit Line
Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee 1995.355
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A circular bronze mirror features intricate relief carvings of animals and fruit across its dark, metallic surface. In the center, a crouched beast forms a knob, surrounded by an inner ring of six lions frolicking through dense grapevines. An outer ring depicts various birds and small creatures nestled among heavy grape clusters. Repeated petal-like patterns border the rim, where patches of green patina highlight the deep recesses of the metalwork.

Animal-and-Grape Mirror with a Variety of Birds

late 600s

China, Tang dynasty (618-907)

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