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Mirror with design of concentric circles

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows an ancient bronze mirror with a design of concentric circles. The mirror is circular and flat with a raised rim around the edge. The mirror has three concentric raised circles in the center. The smallest circle is a raised dot in the very center. The surface of the mirror is dark with areas of green patina. The mirror sits on a gray gradient background with a shadow beneath it. The overall color of the mirror is dark gray and black with green spots. The mirror appears old and weathered.

Artwork Details

Date
8th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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