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Mirror

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a circular bronze mirror with a raised central knob; the mirror has multiple concentric raised rings around the knob; the outer ring features a band of small inscription; a ring with mythical creatures; a ring with inscription; and a ring with geometric pattern; the surface is mostly brown with patches of green patina. The mirror is by an unknown artist and is titled "Mirror".

Artwork details

Date:
3rd century BCE or 14th–17th century?
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 400 px
Museum record:
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