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Mirror with deities and mythical creatures

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a round metal object. The object is predominantly circular and flat, with a raised edge. A central raised sphere is positioned near the center. The object has an etched design which includes a border of writing around the outer edge. In the center, there are several raised humanoid figures and other creatures around the central sphere. The object is made of a dark, metallic material, possibly bronze or brass. The background is a plain beige wall. The object appears to be on display, supported by three small metal bars.

Artwork Details

Date
late 2nd century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 571 px
Public Domain
Yes
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