1. Tang Dynasty is a new historical era in the history of bronze mirrors in China.
Compared with the previous generation, the bronze mirrors in the Sui and Tang Dynasties had a new development. Tin is added to copper alloy and silver, which is suitable for the texture of bronze mirror. In addition to continuing to use the round and square shapes of the previous generation in the form of bronze mirrors, they also created diamond-shaped flower patterns and dense birds and animals. And use pictures that can reflect people's life and ideals, auspiciousness, pursuit of the moon palace, eternal life and scenery. Fresh, beautiful and colorful colors include exquisite gold and silver mirrors and spiral mirrors. This is a work in the prosperous Tang Dynasty, which fully shows the characteristics of the tang dynasty bronze mirror.
2. The style of bronze mirrors in the Spring and Autumn Period inherited the tradition of bronze mirrors in the Western Zhou Dynasty.
For example, there were various forms and styles of bronze mirrors in the Spring and Autumn Period. At the same time, there are many important developments in bronze mirrors in the Spring and Autumn Period. The circle of the bronze mirror was broken and a square mirror appeared. The original bronze mirror pattern was only changed by the sun, and a simple composition cast a transparent pattern. The bronze mirrors in the Spring and Autumn Period caught up with the development of bronzes, and the decorative content was the characteristics of the times. This laid the foundation for the great development of bronze mirrors in the nation-state.
3. The bronze mirrors in Han Dynasty are round, thin and flat, with round buttons and stylized decorations.
During this period, the placement of bronze mirrors was more vivid, and it was easier to distinguish regions. Generally, there were pictures and texts of senior officials or descendants of Changyi, and there were many auspicious words. At this time, the relief style was created with high decoration. The main styles are crepe de chine mirror, bat mirror, vertical mirror and square mirror.