A CHINESE BRONZE BEASTS AND GRAPEVINE MIRROR WITH POEM INSCRIPTION, POSSIBLY TANG DYNASTY.

A CHINESE BRONZE 'BEASTS AND GRAPEVINE' MIRROR WITH POEM INSCRIPTION, POSSIBLY TANG DYNASTY.
Cast with four beasts amidst grapevines surrounding a domed knop. The outer band with a poem in relief some of which have been obscured by encrustation. 13.8cm diam.
With no signs of damage or restoration. Wear and encrustation to note in places, see images.