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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette