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Mirror with flowers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a decorative metal plate. The plate has a scalloped edge and a raised floral design around its perimeter. The design consists of curved lines and shapes. In the center of the plate, there are several raised flowers and leaves. One large flower sits in the middle.

Artwork Details

Date
8th–9th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 590 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette