Lobed Mirror with Birds, Insects, and Floral Sprays

Lobed Mirror with Birds, Insects, and Floral Sprays

Tang dynasty (618–907), 8th century · China

Bronze

Art Institute of Chicago · Medieval (500–1500) · CC0 · Gift of The Orientals

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