唐 瑞獣葡萄紋銅鏡|Mirror with fantastic animals amid grape vines

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7th–8th century or later re-cast copy · Bronze · Asian Art

Fantastic animals amid grape vines are one of the most popular decorative themes on Tang mirrors. The motif of figures amid scrolling vines can be traced to Roman art; the theme of imaginary animals may also draw inspiration from Persian art.

Artist

Unknown

Date

7th–8th century or later re-cast copy

Medium

Bronze

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1912