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Mirrors highlight glorious bronze art

Updated: Nov 10, 2021 www.chinaservicesinfo.com Print
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Eight-lobed bronze mirror with engraved motifs of animals and plants from the Tang Dynasty (618-907), from the collection of the Yichang Museum [Photo/IC]

Initially appearing in the late Neolithic Age, bronze mirrors were used until the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) and played an essential role in people’s daily lives. They not only reflect the superb craftsmanship of ancient China, but also carry profound cultural connotations, as you can see in the following pics from the collection of the Yichang Museum in Hubei province!

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