

Mirror with paired birds and lions
The image shows a round object with a scalloped edge. The object appears to be made of dark metal or stone. There are two birds on the left and right sides. The birds are facing each other. Each bird has a long neck and appears to be looking down. There are two lions on the image as well, one on the top and one on the bottom. The lions are also facing each other. The lions have their mouths open and tongues out. There is a tassel in the center. The tassel is made of threads. The background of the image is a light gray color. The overall design suggests it may be a decorative piece or seal. It is titled "Mirror with paired birds and lions".
Artwork Details
- Date
- 8th century
- Medium
- Bronze
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 600 × 615 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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