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On Sunday 13 July, the Tempo Half Marathon will begin and end at Compton Verney.

Please note that we are still open to visitors on this day, however there will be a rolling road block in the morning, and the site may be busier than usual due to this event so please allow yourself more time to travel.

Chinese bronze pots in a glass display cabinet in a museum setting

chinese Collection

Lobed mirror

Artist: Unknown
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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
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