A SILVERY BRONZE CIRCULAR MIRROR
TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
A SILVERY BRONZE CIRCULAR MIRROR TANG DYNASTY (618-907) The mirror is crisply cast in relief with motifs representing the Moon Palace including a large guihua (osmanthus) tree in the center, where part of its trunk forms the loop. To one side of the tree is Chang'e in the guise of an apsara holding an offering in flight above a toad, and to the other side is the hare pounding the elixir of longevity. 5½ in. (14 cm.) diam.
A SILVERY BRONZE CIRCULAR MIRROR
TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
A SILVERY BRONZE CIRCULAR MIRROR TANG DYNASTY (618-907) The mirror is crisply cast in relief with motifs representing the Moon Palace including a large guihua (osmanthus) tree in the center, where part of its trunk forms the loop. To one side of the tree is Chang'e in the guise of an apsara holding an offering in flight above a toad, and to the other side is the hare pounding the elixir of longevity. 5½ in. (14 cm.) diam.
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