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Mirror in the shape of an eight-lobed flower

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Mirror in the shape of an eight-lobed flower by Unknown. The object is a decorative mirror with an eight-lobed flower shape. It has a central circular area featuring a keyhole-shaped opening. The central area contains relief carvings of two figures. The lobes are pointed and curved outward. The border is intricately carved with designs including foliage and swirling patterns. The background of the image is gray. The object appears to be made of metal. It stands on a surface with a shadow underneath.

Artwork details

Date:
8th–9th century
Medium:
Bronze with repoussé gold back
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 589 px
Museum record:
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