Square bronze mirror with lions and grapevines, high Tang dynasty, 8th century

Square bronze mirror with lions and grapevines, high Tang dynasty, 8th century

• Image Number: C1A000338N000000000PAB
• Dynasty: Tang dynasty
• Category: Bronzes
• Function: Household appliance
• Material: Mineral/Metal/Bronze
• Description:
  Square mirror with animal shaped button. The high relief decoration on the mirror back is divided into internal and external areas by the high square ridge of the beaded pattern. In the inner area, there are four lions facing the four corners, with vine patterns lining the ground. The outer area is decorated with birds, dragonflies, bees, etc. playing among the vines. The vines extend to the raised edge of the mirror.