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Mirror with game board design

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a circular object with a game board design. The circular object has a raised outer edge with a line pattern around it, and a design consisting of connected curved lines. Inside, there are two more raised concentric circles, with a square in the center. The square has a large sphere in the middle and smaller spheres around it. The square and the central circles have intricate etchings. The background of the image is gray. The object appears to be made of metal. The object is titled "Mirror with game board design" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
1st–2nd century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
596 × 625 px
Museum record:
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