Lobed mirror with birds, animals, and floral scrolls
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Period
late 7th–first half of the 8th century -
Geography
China -
Material
Cast bronze and applied silver plaque with repoussé, chased, and ring-punched decoration and mercury gilding -
Dimension
Diam x D: 24.7 x 1.6 cm (9 3/4 x 5/8 in) -
Accession Number
F1954.22 -
EDAN ID
edanmdm:fsg_F1954.22
Object Details
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Collection
Freer Gallery of Art Collection -
Exhibition History
Center of the World: China and the Silk Road (October 14, 2017 - ongoing)Silk Road Exhibition (August 18 to December 25, 2011)Silk Road Luxuries from China (November 5, 2011 to January 3, 2016)Luxury Arts of the Silk Route Empires (May 9, 1993 to January 28, 2007)Chinese Art (February 18, 1983 to April 1, 1987)Chinese Art (March 15, 1982 to June 15, 1982)Chinese Art (January 1, 1963 to March 6, 1981)Chinese Bronze, Jade, Metalwork (March 1, 1957 to January 1, 1963)Centennial Exhibition, Galleries 14 and 15 (February 25, 1956 to March 1, 1957)Untitled Exhibition, Chinese Metalwork and Painting, East Corridor (February 15, 1955 to August 26, 1955)Special Mirror Exhibition (November 16, 1954 to February 25, 1955)Untitled Exhibition, Ancient Chinese Art, 1946 (May 7, 1946 to February 25, 1956) -
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 -
Restrictions and Rights
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