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Mirror with paired birds and flowers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Mirror with paired birds and flowers is a circular, dark gray object with a scalloped edge. The object has a raised design featuring two birds facing each other, surrounded by flowers and foliage. The birds are positioned in the center, with their heads turned towards each other. The flowers and foliage are intricately detailed and appear to be carved into the surface of the object. The outer edge of the object features a decorative border with a repeating pattern of small flowers or leaves. The background of the image is white.

Artwork details

Date:
9th century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 599 px
Museum record:
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