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Mirror with birds and flowers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Mirror with birds and flowers by Unknown Artist depicts a dark-colored, circular mirror with a scalloped edge resembling a flower. The mirror is dark with green patches and features a raised design in the center and on the border. The center design depicts birds among branches and flowers. The background of the image appears to be a beige fabric surface, possibly a display mount for the mirror.

Artwork Details

Date
8th century
Medium
Bronze with black patina
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 475 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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