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Mirror with birds and lions

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, flat, bronze-colored metal plate with a raised edge. The plate has a dark brown patina with some green and gray areas. The edge of the plate has a decorative design of raised, curved lines. Inside the plate, there are raised designs of two lions and two birds. The lions and birds are surrounded by curving vines and tendrils. The background of the image is light grey.

Artwork Details

Date
8th century
Medium
Bronze with silver inllay
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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