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Mirror with four felines

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Mirror with four felines depicts a circular bronze mirror. The mirror has a raised rim around its edge. In the center, there is a smaller circular area with a knob. Surrounding the knob are four symmetrical designs of felines, arranged in a square pattern with their heads facing inwards towards the knob. The background of the mirror features intricate carvings of swirling patterns and possibly some Chinese characters. The mirror appears to have a dark patina with some green oxidation spots.

Artwork Details

Date
4th–3rd century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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