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Mirror with dragon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a round metal object. The object is circular and flat. It has a raised design in the center featuring a dragon. The dragon has a long body with scales, a head, and a curved tail. The dragon's body forms a circle around a central protrusion. The metal object has a green patina around the edges, indicating oxidation. The background of the image is dark gray, with a light source coming from the left side, casting a shadow to the right of the object. The title of the image is "Mirror with dragon".

Artwork details

Date:
8th–9th century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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