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Mirror

Mirror
 Song dynasty 960 CE-1279

Medium
bronze
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Bequest of Howard Spensley, 1939
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
bronze
Measurements
1.6 × 19.5 cm diameter
Place/s of Execution
China
Accession Number
4171-D3
Department
Asian Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Bequest of Howard Spensley, 1939
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Gordon Darling Foundation
Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
Cast with figure groups, chariot with horses, four small and one large knob.

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