Mirror in the style of the Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period (475-221 B.C.)
Round, bronze mirror with weathered patina, predominantly green and red in color. Center of the mirror features a raised knob surrounded by two concentric circles. Inner circle has stylized animal designs. Outer circle contains intricate, unidentifiable patterns. A wide outer band is present on the rim with visible text. Mirrored side is not visible. Background is gradated grey, dark to light, with subtle shadow beneath the mirror.
Artwork Details
- Medium
- Bronze with lacquer (painted decoration added later, possibly 20th century)
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 600 × 450 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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