Mirror with fantastic animals amid grape vines
Round, dark bronze-colored mirror with a raised knob in the center. The mirror has a wide, flat rim. The surface is decorated with a design of grape vines and various fantastical animals, including some with horns and wings. The design is intricate with many small details. The mirror has a dark patina with some green visible on the surface.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 7th–8th century or later re-cast copy
- Medium
- Bronze
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 600 × 400 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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