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indicating both artistic skill and symbolic intent

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symbolizing the wisdom and authority of the elders

Chinese Ceramics in the Collection of the Rijksmuseum

Tang Dynasty Bronze Mirror arrowhead These talismanic objects—known locally asTang Dynasty, c. 618907 AD, China A beautifully cast solid bronze mirror from the Tang Dynasty, exemplifying the elegant restraint and refined craftsmanship of medieval Chinese metalwork. Circular in form, the mirror features a central perforated suspension loop surrounded by two raised concentric rings that define the inner field and outer edge. The simplicity of the design, together with the prominent raised inner ring, suggests a date within the