Tang Dynasty (7th–10th Century) Large Lozenge-Shaped Bronze Mirror with High-Relief Lotus Scroll Decoration

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Dimensions: 29 cm/11.42 inches in diameter, 2931 g/6.46 lbs in weight; Period: 7th-10th century. Condition and Provenance: This mirror is in excellent condition overall, with the body intact and the rhomboid edges clearly visible. The high-relief decoration is well-preserved, exhibiting a natural silvery-grey bronze surface with a green and reddish-brown patina formed over centuries. Provenance: Private collection, California, USA, long held in a private art collection. Description: This exquisite Tang Dynasty bronze mirror is a large, eight-lobed rhomboid with a beautifully carved high-relief pattern on the back. Measuring 29 cm in diameter and weighing 2931 g, it is a rare large piece in Tang Dynasty bronze mirror craftsmanship. The heavy bronze body is imposing, with a surface exhibiting the high-tin silvery-white characteristic of fine Tang Dynasty bronze mirrors. The back of the mirror is decorated with a lotus petal-shaped knob at the center, surrounded by exquisite intertwined lotus flower patterns. The mirror is decorated with blooming lotus flowers, curling leaves, budding blossoms, and winding vines, each meticulously carved with lifelike detail and distinct layers. The continuous lotus motif creates a balanced yet luxurious visual effect, reflecting the refined artistic taste of the Tang Dynasty. The rhomboid mirror ring is adorned with smaller floral and scrolling patterns, ensuring the overall decoration is harmonious and complete. The mirror surface retains the natural patina of bronze, exhibiting subtle green and red hues, lending it an antique and elegant charm. This large mirror, with its exquisite relief carving, is a masterpiece of Tang Dynasty metalwork. The lotus imagery in the Tang Dynasty symbolizes purity, prosperity, and auspiciousness, while also reflecting the influence of Buddhist and secular artistic traditions. This museum-quality bronze mirror possesses significant historical, artistic, and collectible value.

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