Mirror of Tortoise Knob and Lotus Pattern
618–907
- Medium
- bronze
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 12.5 cm (4 15/16 in.); Overall: 0.7 cm (1/4 in.); Rim: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)
- Genre
- Metalwork
- Museum
- Cleveland Museum of Art
Styles
Tags
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
About
The mirror retains much unaltered metal. The back of the mirror was highly polished and the reflecting properties of the high tin bronze can be easily observed.