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- Mirror with Pictorial Band of Deities and Animals
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Mirror with Pictorial Band of Deities and Animals
- Museum No.
- JK531
Photo No：140304_JL_0007
Color type：Color
| Title | Mirror with Pictorial Band of Deities and Animals |
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| Designation | |
| Artist | |
| Category | Archaeology (J) |
| Country | Japan |
| Period | Kofun (Tumulus) Mid-term |
| Century | 5th |
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| Quantity | |
| Materials | Cast bronze |
| Dimensions | Diameter 21.2cm |
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The design on the back of this Japanese mirror is based on earlier Han-dynasty Chinese mirrors imported for use in tombs of the wealthy. Can you find the gods and mythical beasts? They are in the pictorial band surrounding the central knob (with a hole for a cord handle).
Japan-Kofun (Tumulus)-Middle