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Mirror with Queen Mother of the West, Lord of the East, and mythical creatures

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a round, ornate mirror. The mirror is circular with a large, raised circular area in the center. Surrounding the center circle are six smaller circles. Between the center circle and the smaller circles are carvings of mythical creatures and figures. There are multiple concentric circles around the center, with intricate carvings and patterns etched into the surface. The outermost circle has a pattern of lines and shapes. The background of the image is white.

Artwork Details

Date
2nd–3rd century
Medium
Bronze with black patina
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 604 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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