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Mirror with a Coiling Dragon
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Cast in high-tin and low-lead bronze by the lost wax method, this mirror has a dark and lustrous patina known as <em>heiqigu</em> (literally, “black lacquer antique”). It bears a design of a coiling dragon among trailing clouds. With a small, elongated head connecting to an S-curve of the neck that is as sinuous as the body and tail, the dragon of the Tang period is unique.
| Artist / Maker | China, Tang dynasty (618-907) |
|---|---|
| Date | 700s |
| Culture / Origin | China, Tang dynasty (618-907) |
| Medium | bronze |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 10.2 cm (4 in.); Overall: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.); Rim: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.) |
| Department | Chinese Art |
| Type | Metalwork |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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