Mirror with floral designs

China

8th century

Not on view

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Title: Mirror with floral designs
Period: Tang dynasty (618–907)
Date: 8th century
Culture: China
Medium: Bronze, silver inlay
Dimensions: Diam. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)
Classification: Mirrors
Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1926
Object Number: 26.191.1
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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