

Mirror with fantastic animals amid grape vines
Dark metal plate with a circular shape. The outer edge of the plate has a raised border with a rope-like pattern on the inner side. The plate's surface has an etched design of grape vines and various animals. A large animal with curved horns is etched in the center. The center also features multiple etched concentric circles; the inner one bears a beaded design. The plate appears to have a dark patina.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 7th–8th century
- Medium
- Bronze with black patina
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 599 × 573 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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