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Breastplate and Backplate from a Set of "Four Mirrors"

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two round metal plates, breastplate and backplate from a set of four mirrors, by unknown artist. The plates are side-by-side, circular, and made of metal. They have a predominantly gold and silver color with a swirling pattern. The gold areas have a textured appearance and exhibit darker patches, while the silver areas are smooth. The metal appears weathered with dark spots scattered across the surface. The background is plain gray.

Artwork details

Date:
17th–18th century
Medium:
Iron, gold, leather, textile
Culture:
probably Tibetan
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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