A bronze mirror with a pair of phoenix birds, China, Tang-dynasty (618-907). Photo Auktionshaus Stahl

Mostly green patinated bronze. Circular mirror with eight-lobed rim and relief decoration. In the centre a symmetrical depiction of 2 phoenix birds with long tails, holding a tied bow with their beaks. Above them stylised mountains.The rim with a border of alternating dragonflies and stylised cloud motifs. Diam. 19 cm. Estimation : 1 200 €

See: Chou, Circles of Reflection, The Carter Collection of Chinese Bronze Mirrors, The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland 2000, Kat.-Nr. 67-69.

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