Diameter is 20.7 cm. A large knob in the center of the mirror back. The auspicious beasts and grapevine design…
Diameter is 20.7 cm. A large knob in the center of the mirror back. The auspicious beasts and grapevine design cast and engraved inside are exquisite and delicate in craftsmanship.
During the Northern and Southern Dynasties, grape patterns were introduced to China from West Asia via Central Asia. By the Tang Dynasty, grapevine and sea-beast motifs became popular designs on bronze mirrors.