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- Mirror with Ox and Moon
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Mirror with Ox and Moon
- Museum No.
- EK259-1
Photo No：506-12409
Color type：Color
| Title | Mirror with Ox and Moon |
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| Category | Metalwork (E), Bronze Mirrors |
| Country | China |
| Period | Song Jin |
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| Dimensions | Diameter 19.1cm Rim height 0.2cm |
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This mirror depicts scenes from an ancient Chinese legend from the Wu dynasty (222-280). The gasping ox is looking at the moon, but mistakes it for the sun. The kingdom of Wu situated in the southern part of China, had a very hot climate. Out of admiration for the culture of the Han dynasty (206 B.C.-A.D. 220), artists liked to use motifs from ancient legends such as this one during the Jin dynasty (1115-1234), when the Juchens ruled. The same trend can also be seen in artifacts from the Yuan dynasty (1277-1368), when the Mongols ruled.
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