Large Antique Chinese Bronze Mirror Tang Dynasty 581-907 A.D.

Large antique Chinese Tang dynasty (581-907 A.D.) crisply cast in relief by the lost wax method bronze mirror of circular form, finished with a dark and lustrous patina known as heiqigu (literally, “black lacquer antique”). Mirror is decorated on the center with domed knob pierced with the hole for suspension surrounded by four Chinese zodiac mythical creatures amidst vines. The red bird (zhu qiao), phoenix (Fenghuang), green dragon (Qinglong) and the goa with a single horn (Xiezhi). Enclosed by a raised ridge and further encircled by a standing and flying birds and palmettes, encircled by a band of Chinese characters.

DIAMETER: 18 cm (7.9 inches).

WEIGHT: 721 grams.

CONDITION: Cracked spots with malachite and earth encrustation.

PROVENANCE: From an old Canadian Collection of Oriental Art.
A certificate of authenticity accompanies the mirror.
 

Item number: C504

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