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Mirror with Zaō Gongen

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a round object with a dark green and gray patina. The object has a circular shape and appears to be made of metal, likely bronze or copper. The surface features an etched design with swirling patterns and shapes. A darker green patina dominates the left side, while the right side is more gray. The bottom right displays a more detailed design. A small hole is visible near the center. The background is light grey. The title of the image is "Mirror with Zaō Gongen".

Artwork Details

Date
11th–12th century
Medium
Bronze with hairline engraving
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
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