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Mirror with fantastic animals amid grape vines

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round metal object with a raised design. The object has a circular border around the edge. Inside the border is a pattern of grape vines with bunches of grapes. In the center, several animals are depicted, including a dragon, a phoenix, an elephant, and a tiger. The object is made of metal and has a dark patina. The background of the image is a plain white surface. The artist of the object is unknown. The title of the object is "Mirror with fantastic animals amid grape vines".

Artwork details

Date:
7th–8th century
Medium:
Bronze, silver patina
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 545 px
Museum record:
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