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Mirror with a Coiling Dragon

Cleveland Museum of Art

Round, dark-colored mirror with a raised design featuring a dragon curled around a sphere. The dragon's body coils in a dynamic pose. The mirror has a smooth, slightly raised edge. The dragon has scales, a long tail, and curved claws. Its head faces to the right with a flame-like protrusion. Decorative swirls adorn the background. The mirror's surface shows scratches and discoloration. A shadow falls to the right of the mirror. The background is plain gray. The mirror appears to be titled "Mirror with a Coiling Dragon".

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893 × 893 px
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