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Lobed Mirror with Acrobats on Lotus Blossoms

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a bronze mirror with a lobed edge. The mirror is round with a wavy edge that has 12 curved sections. A circular raised border encloses the main scene. The mirror's surface exhibits a green patina and features a raised knob at its center. Four acrobats are arranged around the knob. The acrobats stand on lotus blossoms with long stems that curve up. The lotus blossoms have five petals. The background of the image is gray. A shadow falls on the right of the mirror. The artist and title of the piece are unknown.

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893 × 893 px
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