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Mirror

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a round, bronze-colored metal object with a scalloped edge. The object appears to be an ancient mirror. The mirror features a raised design in the center depicting a humanoid figure with long hair, surrounded by a circle of raised dots. The figure appears to be wearing a headdress. The mirror's surface exhibits a greenish-brown patina, with areas of discoloration and wear visible. The background of the image is plain and light gray. The mirror is titled "Mirror" and is by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Medium
Bronze
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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