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Mirror (Shinjūkyō) Based on Han Dynasty Prototype with Cosmological Design

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image displays a circular object with a bronze-green patina, likely made of bronze. The circular object has a raised outer edge. The circular surface is divided into several concentric rings with distinct designs. The center features a small raised circle surrounded by a square with diagonal lines. The next ring outward has a line of raised dots. The next ring has a geometric pattern. The outermost ring features an intricate design with curved lines and geometric shapes. The object is set against a light gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
4th–5th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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