Treasure of Okinoshima
| Name |
Mirror with Design of Eight Arcs |
| Classification |
Bronze |
| Excavated Point |
Excavated from Site No. 19 |
| Designated Category |
National Treasure |
| Era (real era) |
4th-5th Century |
| volume |
D. 24.8cm |
| Description |
Mirrors with interconnected arcs have layered arches (flower petals) that swell as they reach the center as their chief design. A style of mirror that was very popular during the Later Han Dynasty in China, and designed with eight arches. This piece is an imitation (domestically produced) in imitation of Later Han Dynasty models.
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