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Mirror with paired birds and floral designs

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark-colored, round, metal object with scalloped edge. Two birds facing each other on top, surrounded by floral designs and Chinese characters. Small knob in center. Object appears to be made of dark metal, possibly bronze or silver. The birds are symmetrical, one on left and one on right. The floral designs include leaves and flowers. The scalloped edge has a wavy pattern. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
8th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
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