Mirror, 12th century, Attributed to Iran, Bronze; cast, chased, Diam. 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm), Metal, The casting technique for this mirror, known as sand casting, was introduced to Iran from China around the mid-eleventh century. The form, with a prominent central knob from which it could be hung, is also inspired by Chinese models
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Mirror, 12th century, Attributed, Iran, Bronze, cast, chased, Diam, 7 5/8, 19.4 cm, Metal, casting, technique, mirror, sand casting, introduced, China, mid-eleventh, form, prominent central, knob, hung, inspired, Chinese models
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