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title: Mirror Decorated with Figures of Xi Wang Mu and Dong Wang Gong
author: Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9506/mirror-decorated-with-figures-of-xi-wang-mu-and-do/
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# Mirror Decorated with Figures of Xi Wang Mu and Dong Wang Gong

_Authored by [Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/OsamaSMAmin/)_

## Image File

[![Mirror Decorated with Figures of Xi Wang Mu and Dong Wang Gong](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/9506.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/9506.jpg)

## Image Caption

This [bronze](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/bronze/) mirror is decorated with figures of Xi Wang Mu, the Queen Mother of the West, and her consort, Dong Wang Gong, as well as animals of the four directions and other creatures. Inscribed around the edge is a poem proclaiming prosperity and wellbeing with hopes for eternal brightness and everlasting spring. Such images are metaphors for immortality. Six Dynasties period, 5th to 6th century CE. From modern-day [China](https://www.worldhistory.org/china/). (The British Museum, London).

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## About the Author

Associate Professor of Neurology and lover of the Cradle of Civilization, Mesopotamia. I'm very interested in Mesopotamian history and always try to take photos of archaeological sites and artifacts in museums, both in Iraq and around the world.
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## Cite This Work

### APA
Amin, O. S. M. (2018, December 12). Mirror Decorated with Figures of Xi Wang Mu and Dong Wang Gong. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9506/mirror-decorated-with-figures-of-xi-wang-mu-and-do/>
### Chicago
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Mirror Decorated with Figures of Xi Wang Mu and Dong Wang Gong." *World History Encyclopedia*, December 12, 2018. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9506/mirror-decorated-with-figures-of-xi-wang-mu-and-do/>.
### MLA
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Mirror Decorated with Figures of Xi Wang Mu and Dong Wang Gong." *World History Encyclopedia*, 12 Dec 2018, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9506/mirror-decorated-with-figures-of-xi-wang-mu-and-do/>.

## License & Copyright

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