唐 鸚鵡紋銅鏡|Mirror with parrots and flowers
Unknown
8th–9th century · Bronze · Asian Art
During the Tang dynasty, new species of parrots were brought in as tribute to the imperial court, first from the newly annexed territories in southwestern China, and subsequently from Southeast Asia. The latter soon became one of the most sought-after pets for their exotic look and colorful feathers, and their images a favorite subject in the arts.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- 8th–9th century
- Medium
- Bronze
- Culture
- China
- Department
- Asian Art
- Credit line
- Rogers Fund, 1917
