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Base for a mandala

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, flat object with a gold rim. Teal-blue background with small, intricate designs and patterns throughout. The designs are made up of small flowers and leaves in red, yellow, white, and black. A symmetrical pattern in the center.

Artwork details

Date:
first half 15th century
Medium:
Cloisonné enamel
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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