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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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