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Mirror with fantastic animals

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a circular object known as the Mirror with fantastic animals by an unknown artist. The object has a dark gray color with green patches around the edges. A raised circular pattern around a central protrusion. The protrusion is shaped like an animal with two horns. The central area is surrounded by a raised circle of patterned animals. The outer edge has a raised border with a design. The object appears to be made of metal. A white background and wall are visible.

Artwork details

Date:
7th–8th century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 601 px
Museum record:
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