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Lobed Mirror with Paired Phoenixes and Floral Displays

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black, lobed mirror with a central hole. The mirror has a four-lobed shape. Two phoenixes are carved on either side, facing each other. The phoenix on the left faces right; the phoenix on the right faces left. Each phoenix has one wing raised and curved, the other tucked against its body. The phoenixes have long curved tails. A floral design is carved at the top and bottom of the mirror. The background transitions from dark to light gray.

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900 × 876 px
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