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Illustration
An engraved bronze mirror depicting Zao Gongen. From Mt. Omin Peak site, Tenkawa-mura, Nara, Japan. Heian Period, 10-12th century CE. Important Art Object. (Tokyo National Museum)
About the Author
James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.
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APA Style
Wiener, J. B. (2017, April 21). Zao Gongen, Engraved Mirror. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6542/zao-gongen-engraved-mirror/
Chicago Style
Wiener, James Blake. "Zao Gongen, Engraved Mirror." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified April 21, 2017. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6542/zao-gongen-engraved-mirror/.
MLA Style
Wiener, James Blake. "Zao Gongen, Engraved Mirror." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 21 Apr 2017. Web. 06 Feb 2023.
