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Mirror with paired birds and lions

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a round object with a scalloped edge. The object appears to be made of dark metal or stone. There are two birds on the left and right sides. The birds are facing each other. Each bird has a long neck and appears to be looking down. There are two lions on the image as well, one on the top and one on the bottom. The lions are also facing each other. The lions have their mouths open and tongues out. There is a tassel in the center. The tassel is made of threads. The background of the image is a light gray color. The overall design suggests it may be a decorative piece or seal. It is titled "Mirror with paired birds and lions".

Artwork Details

Date
8th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 615 px
Public Domain
Yes
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