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Mirror in the style of the Tang dynasty (618-907)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a round, bronze-colored mirror with an intricate design. The mirror has a raised edge and a small knob in the center. The surface of the mirror features a raised pattern of swirling lines and shapes, including what appears to be a dragon or other mythical creature. The background of the image is light gray. The overall style of the mirror suggests it is from the Tang dynasty.

Artwork Details

Date
19th–20th century
Medium
Bronze with repoussé silver back
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
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