Lobed mirror
Artist: Unknown
On display
This mirror, dating from the Tang dynasty, is decorated with an elaborate dragon motif surrounded by trailing clouds. Designs on earlier mirrors are usually symmetrical and have circular designs reflecting the round shape of the mirror.
Details
- Artist
- Unknown
- Title
- Lobed mirror
- Date
- Tang dynasty (AD 618-906)
- Medium
- Bronze
- Dimensions
- D: 22.8 cm
- Reference
- CVCSC 0375.A
- Collection
- Chinese Bronzes