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Mirror with eight-point design

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Mirror with eight-point design by Unknown is a circular object with a predominantly gold and white color scheme, exhibiting a mix of green and brown hues due to visible signs of aging and wear, including discoloration and corrosion. The object features a central dark sphere surrounded by concentric circles. The innermost circle has a design with eight pointed shapes extending outward. The next circle has a pattern of lines and spirals. The outermost circle appears to have a smoother surface with more pronounced signs of wear and corrosion. The background is a plain white surface.

Artwork Details

Date
1st century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 534 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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