Mirror with Paired Felines

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Mirror with Paired Felines by unknown artist depicts a circular bronze mirror with a dark patina. The mirror's surface features two raised feline figures facing each other on either side of a sphere. The cats have their tails curled up over their backs. The mirror's border consists of multiple concentric rings with raised geometric patterns and Chinese characters. The outermost ring has a band of small rectangular motifs. The background of the image is a gradient transitioning from black to gray. The mirror appears old with visible signs of aging and wear.