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Mirror Handle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image titled "Mirror Handle" by an unknown artist depicts a small, dark-colored sculpture. The sculpture features two figures positioned back to back. The figure in the front is a woman wearing a long dress, with her right arm bent and her left arm extended downward. The figure behind her is also wearing a long dress and has its arms positioned across the front figure's chest and stomach. The sculpture appears to be made of a dark material, possibly stone or metal, and has a rough texture. It is set against a white background, with a shadow cast to the left. The overall impression is that of an ancient or historical artifact.

Artwork Details

Date
6th–8th century
Medium
Chloritic phyllite
Culture
India (Jammu & Kashmir, ancient kingdom of Kashmir)
Dimensions
345 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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