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Mirror with Grapes and Fantastic Sea Animals

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a round, black object with a raised design. The object is a plate or mirror by artist Willem van Cleve titled "Mirror with Grapes and Fantastic Sea Animals". The plate or mirror has a wide outer rim decorated with leaves, grapes, and vines. The inner part of the plate or mirror has a design featuring sea animals, including a sea turtle, fish, and sea creatures. In the center is a raised design of a bunch of grapes surrounded by thin, spikey leaves. The plate or mirror is set against a white background. There are two small rulers at the bottom of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
8th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
529 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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