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Mirror with floral designs

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Mirror with floral designs by unknown artist shows a weathered, metal object with a flower-like shape and wavy edges. The object has a central floral design with symmetrical patterns radiating from the center. The metal surface exhibits a greenish-blue patina, with areas of brown and gray. The object is set against a plain white background.

Artwork Details

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