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During the Tang dynasty, new species of parrots were brought in as tribute to the imperial court, first from the newly annexed territories in southwestern China, and subsequently from Southeast Asia. The latter soon became one of the most sought-after pets for their exotic look and colorful feathers, and their images a favorite subject in the arts.
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唐 鸚鵡紋銅鏡
Title: Mirror with parrots and flowers
Period: Tang dynasty (618–907)
Date: 8th–9th century
Culture: China
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: Diam. 9 3/8 in. (23.8 cm)
Classification: Mirrors
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1917
Accession Number: 17.118.96
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