Tang Dynasty, 618-906 AD. A substantial bronze rosette mirror with one polished face, the reverse with high-relief band of parcel-gilt birds and running beasts among grapevines, central pierced lug with leaves to the rim. 932 grams, 22.5cm (9"). Property of a London collector; by inheritance from his grandfather; acquired during travels in the Far East in the 1920s. Fine condition, central lug crushed