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Mirror with paired fantastic birds and floral designs

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image features a round, dark-colored metal object with a scalloped edge. A peony is positioned at the top, accompanied by a chrysanthemum below. Two birds, one on each side, face each other, and there is a floral design at the bottom. The object is set against a light background. The title of the piece is "Mirror with paired fantastic birds and floral designs."

Artwork details

Date:
8th century
Medium:
Bronze with black patina
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 605 px
Museum record:
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