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Mirror with parrots and flowers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, dark-colored plate with a scalloped edge. Two raised parrots facing each other. Parrots have large wings, tails, and beaks. They stand on curved lines resembling stems. Flowers and foliage raised around the parrots. Top features a raised floral design. Bottom has raised floral design. Background appears plain and light-colored.

Artwork Details

Date
8th–9th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 517 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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