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Title
Bronze: mirror
Description
One circular bronze mirror. Reverse presents moulded central stub surrounded two concentric rings of moulded patterns. Inner ring presents animals and fruit in high relief. Outer ring presents Chinese characters. Narrow bevelled outer rim presents three incised characters 金城記 that mean 'golden city record'. The last sign is a signature.
Source
Rewi Alley
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Physical Dimensions
89x11mm (dia x thickness)
Museum Ac. No.
C1957.445
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Period
Tang Dynasty (618-907AD)
Collection
Citation
“Bronze: mirror,” China, Art and Cultural Diplomacy, accessed October 24, 2024, http://rewialleyart.nz/items/show/818.