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Lobed Mirror with Heaven and Earth between the Paired Phoenixes

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image features a large metal object titled "Lobed Mirror with Heaven and Earth between the Paired Phoenixes." The object has a scalloped edge and a predominantly silver color with green patina on the edges, suggesting age and oxidation. The circular object displays a design featuring two phoenixes on either side, a square shape at the bottom and a circular shape at the top resembling the sun or the moon. Chinese characters are engraved around the inner and outer edges encircling the designs. The background is a plain gray color.

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915 × 893 px
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