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Mirror

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The artwork, titled "Mirror", created by an unknown artist, is a black and white photograph of an ancient metal disc. The disc has a raised outer rim and a concentric circular pattern in the center. A broken piece of metal with a carved border lies on top of the disc, spanning from the top center to the bottom center. The metal appears worn and weathered with visible signs of aging and deterioration, including dark spots and discoloration. The background is plain and light-colored, with a shadow cast by the disc onto the surface below.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 11th–12th century(?)
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
577 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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