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Written by: Daniel VolkovContributing Writer · Furniture & Decorative Arts
Asian Art · Catalogue no. 31302
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)Mirror of Tortoise Knob and Lotus Pattern
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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The mirror retains much unaltered metal. The back of the mirror was highly polished and the reflecting properties of the high tin bronze can be easily observed.
| Artist / Maker | China, Tang dynasty (618-907) |
|---|---|
| Date | early 600s-early 900s |
| Culture / Origin | China, Tang dynasty (618-907) |
| Medium | bronze |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 12.5 cm (4 15/16 in.); Overall: 0.7 cm (1/4 in.); Rim: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.) |
| Department | Chinese Art |
| Type | Metalwork |
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