Foliated Bronze Mirror with Auspicious Flowers and Paired Birds, high to middle Tang period, 8th century

Foliated Bronze Mirror with Auspicious Flowers and Paired Birds, high to middle Tang period, 8th century

• Image Number: K1A001895N000000000PAB
• Dynasty: Tang dynasty
• Category: Bronzes
• Function: Household appliance
• Material: Mineral/Metal/Bronze
• Description:
  Eight petal rhombus shaped mirror with hemispherical button. The convex string pattern divides the mirror back pattern into inner and outer areas. The inner area is high relief bird pattern, with two birds flying. Above the button is a Baoxiang flower, and below it is a lotus pattern. The outer area is slightly higher, decorated with lotus, curly grass and flying birds.