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Magic Mirror with Image of the Buddha Amida

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a circular, dark bronze or copper-colored disc with a raised edge. The disc has a subtle green patina visible in certain areas. There are two small holes, one on either side, near the top of the disc. The surface features a central vertical line of Asian characters, likely Chinese or Japanese text. The background is plain and light gray. The title of the object is "Magic Mirror with Image of the Buddha Amida".

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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