Bronze Mirror with Birds, Lions, Beasts, and Grapevines, high Tang period, 8th century

Bronze Mirror with Birds, Lions, Beasts, and Grapevines, high Tang period, 8th century


  • Image Number: K1A001990N000000000PBA
  • Dynasty: Tang dynasty
  • Category: Bronzes
  • Function: Household appliance
  • Material: Mineral/Metal/Bronze
  • Description:
    Round mirror with animal shaped button. The high relief pattern on the back of the mirror is divided into internal and external areas by high string patterns. The ridge is like a vine, with the fruit and leaves falling to the inside and outside, interweaving the two regions. In the inner area, there are lions and birds, while in the outer area, there are eight birds with dragonflies, butterflies, bees and other patterns. The mirror edge is decorated with birds, dragonflies, butterflies and clouds. The mirror is finely decorated, with twelve birds spreading their wings, gliding, stopping, and standing sideways among the vines and lions.

唐 海獸葡萄紋鏡
图片[2]-Bronze Mirror with Birds, Lions, Beasts, and Grapevines, high Tang period, 8th century-China Archive
图片[3]-Bronze Mirror with Birds, Lions, Beasts, and Grapevines, high Tang period, 8th century-China Archive
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