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Mirror: O.2-1945

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Current Location: Gallery 28 - Arts of Asia Gallery

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Black bronze mirror. High relief decoration of sea animals. There is a bear in the centre which forms the boss, with six animals (possibly lions) are in a circle around this. There is a border of vines, grapes, and birds. High thick rim

Legal notes

Given by the Nephew of the late Frederick Behrens

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 17.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1945) by the Nephew of the late Frederick Behrens

Materials used in production

Bronze

Techniques used in production

Relief

Identification numbers

Accession number: O.2-1945
Primary reference Number: 138323
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 17 February 2021 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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