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Mirror with mythical creatures

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a circular, bronze-colored mirror with a green patina. The mirror's surface features a raised central circle with a small knob at its center. Surrounding the central circle are concentric rings and various mythical creatures, including a dragon and a phoenix. The mirror's outer edge is adorned with intricate designs and patterns. The mirror, titled "Mirror with mythical creatures", is by an unknown artist. The mirror is set against a plain gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
late 2nd–1st century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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