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Mirror Back with Birds and Animals in Repoussé

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Mirror Back with Birds and Animals in Repoussé by A. W. Nadelman features a circular metal plate with a raised design. The plate has a scalloped edge and a central raised circle with a small sphere in the middle. Inside the central circle, there are various raised designs including flowers, birds, and animals. There are two concentric circles with raised patterns, one near the center and one near the edge. The outer edge of the plate features a raised design of leaves and flowers. The plate appears to be made of a dark-colored metal, possibly bronze or copper, with a textured surface. The background of the image is a plain beige color.

Artwork Details

Date
8th century
Medium
Silver
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 605 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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