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Circular Mirror with Relief Decoration of a Peony Scroll

Circular Mirror with Relief Decoration of a Peony Scroll

Chinese

This circular bronze mirror has a plain outer border of medium width. The main decorated field is circular, slightly sunken, and bordered by a circle of tiny beads. The main field is filled with peony scrolls in relatively low relief. The reflecting side of the mirror has been highly polished, but bears localized areas of brown patina.

Cast bronze

Song dynasty, 960-1279

Mirrors