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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
Museum record:
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