Mirror with deities and mythical creatures
Green and brown circular bronze mirror. Raised circular knob in center. Concentric raised circles with relief designs. Outer band has relief inscription. Inner band of relief design with deities and mythical creatures including a large bird, a winged horse with a human figure, a deer, and a humanoid figure.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 3rd or 4th century
- Medium
- Bronze with green patina
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 600 × 400 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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