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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
Museum record:
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