Ancient Chinese bronze mirror with dragon and phoenix – Tang / early Song dynasty (9th–10th century) Cast bronze mirror from ancient China, dating to the late Tang or early Northern Song dynasty (circa 9th–10th century). The mirror features a pierced central boss surrounded by a dragon and phoenix motif, symbolizing imperial power, harmony, and cosmic balance. The outer ring is decorated with auspicious cloud patterns and a cast inscription band containing traditional blessing characters. The mirror retains a deep, naturally developed patina with blue-green and dark grey tones, consistent with genuine age. No restoration or polishing. Excellent casting quality and strong relief indicate a high-status object, originally intended for both practical and symbolic use. A fine and authentic example of early medieval Chinese bronze mirror craftsmanship. Dimensions: 17.5 cm
 Weight: 812 g Reference: Nr. 08 Shipping: Item is shipped from Portugal Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, analysis of metals(XRF-test), lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.