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Mirror with board game design and mythical creatures

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Mirror with board game design and mythical creatures by Unknown Artist shows a large, round, flat, dark grey metal object with a raised design on its surface. The object is circular with a wide outer rim. The outer rim has a pattern of triangles. Inside the rim, there is a square with a circle in the center. The square is surrounded by four mythical creatures, possibly including a dragon, a phoenix, and two other creatures that are not clearly identifiable. The creatures are arranged symmetrically, one at each side of the square. The background of the object is decorated with intricate designs and patterns. The object appears to be made of metal, possibly bronze or silver. The object is set against a plain beige background.

Artwork Details

Date
1st century BCE–1st century CE
Medium
Bronze with black patina
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 542 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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