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Mirror

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a metal object titled "Mirror" by an unknown artist. The object has a wide, shallow bowl with a concave shape and a circular depression in the center. The bowl has a raised edge and features concentric circles that form a spiral pattern. The bowl is attached to a short, ornate stem with a square base. The stem is decorated with raised circular patterns and protrusions. The object is positioned on a plain white background with a shadow visible beneath it.

Artwork Details

Date
10th–11th century (?)
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
387 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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