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Mirror frame

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver mirror frame by an unknown artist. The frame is composed of two rounded shapes stacked on top of each other. The top shape is smaller and rounded at the top. Both shapes have a lace-like design in the center. The edges of the frame have a scalloped design. A teardrop-shaped decoration with a geometric pattern and dots hangs from the bottom of the frame. The background is plain white.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Jade (nephrite)
Culture:
India
Dimensions:
432 × 624 px
Museum record:
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