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Mirror

Mirror
 3rd century BCE

Medium
bronze
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1960
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
bronze
Measurements
1.1 × 19.3 cm diameter
Place/s of Execution
China
Accession Number
164-D5
Department
Asian Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1960
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Gordon Darling Foundation
Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
Seven pointed arc star on scrollwork.

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