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Lobed Mirror with Paired Phoenixes and Auspicious Animals

Cleveland Museum of Art

Dark-colored, circular metal object with a raised edge and a central sphere; surface adorned with raised relief designs. The dark-colored metal object features a round shape with a raised edge that has a wavy pattern on top. The central part of the object has a large sphere in the middle, surrounded by four symmetrical designs featuring a pair of phoenixes and other auspicious animals. The phoenixes have long tails and crests, with their heads facing each other. The metal object displays a dark patina with reddish-brown spots throughout. The background is a dark gray color.

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860 × 893 px
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