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Chinese bronze pots in a glass display cabinet in a museum setting

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Square flying deity and crane mirror

Artist: Unknown
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The predominant shape for mirrors until the Tang dynasty was round. During the Tang more shapes appear, including lobed and, as in this case, square. This unusual example features a crane, a phoenix and two flying deities, surrounded by cloud scrolls. Cloud designs relate to the belief that the soul could travel on a cloud to join the world of immortal beings.

Details

Artist
Unknown
Title
Square flying deity and crane mirror
Date
Tang dynasty (AD 618-906)
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
H: 11.8 cm x W: 11.8cm square.
Reference
CVCSC 0397.A
Collection
Chinese Bronzes
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