Illustration
Engraved Chinese bronze mirror with a deity and horse carriage design. From the 4th-5th century CE Samitatakarazuka Tumulus, Japan. From 2nd-3rd century CE China. Important Cultural Property. (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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Wiener, J. B. (2017, May 12). Chinese Bronze Mirror. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6635/chinese-bronze-mirror/
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Wiener, James Blake. "Chinese Bronze Mirror." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified May 12, 2017. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6635/chinese-bronze-mirror/.
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Wiener, James Blake. "Chinese Bronze Mirror." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 12 May 2017. Web. 16 May 2022.
