Octafoil Mirror with Crouched Animals
618–907
- Medium
- bronze
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 19.3 cm (7 5/8 in.); Overall: 0.9 cm (3/8 in.); Rim: 1 cm (3/8 in.)
- Genre
- Metalwork
- Museum
- Cleveland Museum of Art
Styles
Tags
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
About
The mirror was cast using lost-wax technology. Extensive chisel work was done to finish the back. Harsh chemicals were used to remove the corrosion from the mirror, leaving re-deposited copper scattered on the surface.