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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
Museum record:
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