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Mirror with moon goddess and rabbit

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image features an ancient bronze mirror with a relief design, titled "Mirror with moon goddess and rabbit". The circular mirror has a dark green patina and exhibits signs of wear and tear. The relief depicts a tree in the center, with a crescent moon shape above it. To the left of the tree, a figure is shown sitting on the ground; to the right, a rabbit stands. The background of the image transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The mirror is positioned on a white surface, casting a shadow underneath.

Artwork details

Date:
8th–9th century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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