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Source Description
The mirror was cast using lost-wax technology. Little finishing work is evident on the back. Extensive cracking, typical of high tin mirrors is evident.
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Document identity
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159166
label
Animal-and-Grape Mirror
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object
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1
Source metadata
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159166
contentType
object
title
Animal-and-Grape Mirror
description
The mirror was cast using lost-wax technology. Little finishing work is evident on the back. Extensive cracking, typical of high tin mirrors is evident.
date
early 600s-early 900s
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CC0
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CC0
language
en
wikidata
Q79978361
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Metalwork
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1
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import
dimensionsRaw
Diameter: 13.7 cm (5 3/8 in.); Overall: 1.4 cm (9/16 in.); Rim: 1.4 cm (9/16 in.)
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China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
accession
1995.354
Source extras
tec
bronze
tombstone
Animal-and-Grape Mirror, early 600s-early 900s. China, Tang dynasty (618-907). Bronze; diameter: 13.7 cm (5 3/8 in.); overall: 1.4 cm (9/16 in.); rim: 1.4 cm (9/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee, 1995.354
collection
China - Tang Dynasty
creditline
Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee
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2026-05-29 08:14:44.700000
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159166
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Chinese Art
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China - Tang Dynasty
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bronze
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1
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0
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photo
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