Lobed Bronze Mirror With Twin‑Phoenix And Galloping Horse Motifs,Tang Dynasty 8th‑9th Century

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Condition & Provenance:The mirror body is solid and complete,no cracks,no repairs.The outline of the lobed rim remains intact.The main decorative field on reverse is well‑preserved.The central mirror surface retains striking silver‑white patina in original condition.Relief carvings of twin phoenixes,galloping horse and cloud ornaments are sharply defined with all key details intact.The outer rim and peripheral area are covered with thick,hard,original turquoise‑blue burial encrustation.There is no artificially applied rust,no modern cleaning or polishing work.The reverse ground is heavily covered with multi‑layered natural green‑blue corrosion,all deposits are undisturbed.Provenance:Private collection in San Francisco,California,United States.Acquired overseas in the 1980s and preserved within one family collection to this day.Description:This is a fine Tang‑dynasty lobed bronze mirror,a representative flower‑shaped mirror of high Tang period.It is cast from high‑tin bronze with elegant eight‑lobed outline.A plump hemispherical knob sits right at center of the mirror.Above the knob sits scrolling cloud relief.A pair of symmetric phoenixes stand on left and right sides.The phoenixes wear tall crests,with layered outstretched wings and turned‑head postures,full of grace and vitality.Below the knob,a powerful galloping horse is carved in relief.The horse’s hooves are lifted mid‑gallop with well‑defined muscular forms delivering strong dynamic feeling.Each lobe along the outer rim is decorated with continuous scrolling floral patterns.The whole composition is well‑balanced and thoughtfully arranged.Central reverse area retains classic silver‑white surface typical for Tang bronze mirrors,while rim and edges are enveloped by hard,in‑grained turquoise‑blue ancient burial patina.This Tang‑style mirror combines auspicious bird and beast iconography.Twin phoenixes symbolize harmony and good fortune,galloping horse represents vitality and energy,while cloud patterns add ethereal atmosphere.This piece showcases sophisticated bronze‑casting craftsmanship and mainstream aesthetic taste of Tang China.Relief depth is substantial,ornament layout is full and grand.It survives in authentic excavated state without over‑cleaning.This is a high‑quality collectible Tang bronze mirror artifact.

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