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Mirror of Tortoise Knob and Lotus Pattern

early 600s-early 900s

China, Tang dynasty

(618-907)
Medium
bronze
Measurements
Diameter: 12.5 cm (4 15/16 in.); Overall: 0.7 cm (1/4 in.); Rim: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee 1995.361
Public Domain
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Location
Not on view
Print

Description

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

early 600s-early 900s

China, Tang dynasty (618-907)

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