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Animal-and-Grape Mirror

瑞獸葡萄鏡

mid 600s

China, Tang dynasty

(618-907)
Medium
bronze
Measurements
Diameter: 8.2 cm (3 1/4 in.); Overall: 1 cm (3/8 in.); Rim: 1 cm (3/8 in.)
Weight: 215 g (7.58 oz.)
Credit Line
Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee 1995.356
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Animal-and-Grape Mirror, mid-7th century ad China, Tang dynasty (ad 618-907) CMA 1995.356 [Cat. no. 53]
A circular bronze mirror with a dark, metallic surface features a smooth central knob. In an inner ring, four crouching beasts flank the knob, surrounded by dense grapevines and fruit. A wider outer band repeats this motif with smaller birds and animals interspersed. Carved in high relief, the dark patina emphasizes the intricate textures of clustered grapes and foliage across the entire surface.

Animal-and-Grape Mirror

mid 600s

China, Tang dynasty (618-907)

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