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Mirror with dragons and knob-and-swirl design

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Mirror with dragons and knob-and-swirl design by Unknown is round. The mirror has a knob in the center. The surface has designs of two dragons facing each other with a ring around them. The outer band has a continuous wavy scalloped design. The entire surface shows copper oxidation and patina. There are two decorative circles: one around the dragons and a larger one around the wavy border. Small bumps create texture on some areas of the design.

Artwork Details

Date
1st century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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