Mirror of Tortoise Knob and Lotus Pattern

early 600s-early 900s
Diameter: 12.5 cm (4 15/16 in.); Overall: 0.7 cm (1/4 in.); Rim: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)
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The mirror retains much unaltered metal. The back of the mirror was highly polished and the reflecting properties of the high tin bronze can be easily observed.
Mirror of Tortoise Knob and Lotus Pattern

Mirror of Tortoise Knob and Lotus Pattern

early 600s-early 900s

China, Tang dynasty (618-907)

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