

Mirror with knobs and swirls
The Mirror with knobs and swirls by M.C. Escher shows a circular object with a dark outer edge that reflects light. The central design features a raised circular knob surrounded by a concentric series of circles. The circles have various patterns including lines, dots and curved shapes. The outermost circle has small triangular shapes pointing inwards. The background of the image is a plain off-white color.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 2nd to 1st century BCE
- Medium
- Bronze with black patina
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 600 × 571 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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