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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.
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唐 瑞獸葡萄紋銅鏡
Title: Mirror with birds and beasts amid grape vines
Period: Tang dynasty (618–907)
Date: 7th–8th century
Culture: China
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: Diam. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm)
Classification: Mirrors
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1922
Object Number: 22.141.2
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