Foliated mirror with birds and floral scrolls

Detail of a pattern
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At A Glance

On View
  • Period

    late 7th-early 8th century
  • Geography

    China
  • Material

    Cast bronze and applied gold plaque with repoussé, chased, and ring-punched decoration
  • Dimension

    Diam x D: 22.1 x 1.7 cm (8 11/16 x 11/16 in)
  • Accession Number

    F1930.45
  • EDAN ID

    edanmdm:fsg_F1930.45

Object Details

  • Origin

    China
  • Credit Line

    Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment
  • Type

    Mirror
  • On View

    Freer Gallery 16: Center of the World: China and the Silk Road
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