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Mirror with Flowers and Birds in Gold and Silver Cutouts over a Lacquer Base

金銀平脫花鳥鏡

mid-700s

China, Tang dynasty

(618-907)
Medium
bronze with gold and silver cutouts
Measurements
Diameter: 16.8 cm (6 5/8 in.); Overall: 0.9 cm (3/8 in.); Rim: 0.4 cm (3/16 in.)
Weight: 377 g (13.3 oz.)
Credit Line
Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee 1999.217
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Location
Not on view
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A circular bronze mirror with a mottled green and brown patina features a central raised knob. Silver flower clusters and birds alternate around the outer rim, while gold birds, butterflies, and swirling ribbons decorate the center. Fine incised lines detail feathers and leaf veins. One silver bird at the bottom center faces left. The decorative silver and gold cutouts contrast with the weathered, textured surface of the ancient bronze disc.

Mirror with Flowers and Birds in Gold and Silver Cutouts over a Lacquer Base

mid-700s

China, Tang dynasty (618-907)

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