Eight lobed mirror
early 8th century CE
Medium
bronze
Measurements
1.9 × 24.7 cm diameter
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1933
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Physical description
Eight lobed, outer band flying birds and flowers, inner band two fenghuang birds, ducks, floral, clouds.
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