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Mirror with Decoration of Paradise of the Immortals

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Mirror with Decoration of Paradise of the Immortals by Unknown is a circular bronze mirror with a dark patina. The mirror has a raised outer edge with a ridged border. Inside the outer border is a wide flat section with an etched design featuring leaves and scrollwork. A narrower ridged border separates this section from a central circular area featuring etched motifs, including a stylized floral design surrounding a central knob. A small hole is visible on the left edge of the mirror. The mirror has a reflective surface that appears muted due to the patina.

Artwork Details

Medium
Bronze
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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