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Looking Glass

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval mirror with ornate frame. Frame has a face at the top, and two faces on either side, and a face at the bottom. The frame is decorated with floral and scrollwork designs. The frame appears to be made of carved stone or plaster. The mirror is set against a plain background. The title of the mirror is "Looking Glass" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
1700–1800
Medium:
Wood, glass
Culture:
Mexican
Dimensions:
512 × 625 px
Museum record:
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