

Inlays for a Mirror or Box
Black circle with smooth texture; eight white images of winged mythical creatures. The circle is centered; background behind it fades from black at the top to light gray at the bottom. Top center: one creature with outstretched wings; curled tail; long back legs; no visible front legs; no visible head. Right: one creature; head down; tail curled; no wings; two back legs; no visible front legs; long curved beak. Bottom center: one creature; one wing; one long tail; two legs; human-like upper body; head facing forward; long hair. Left: one creature; wings; long tail; two back legs; curved tusk; horn on head. Middle left: one creature; multiple heads; no wings; two legs bent; two tails; three curved horns. Middle right: one creature; curled tail; no wings; two back legs; no visible front legs; head down. Middle: one creature; two wings; multiple curved horns; two back legs; one tail; no visible front legs. Top right: no creature. The artwork is titled "Inlays for a Mirror or Box".
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 900 × 843 px
- Museum Record
- View original
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