Treasure of Okinoshima
Name |
Mirror with Design of Two Dragons |
Classification |
Bronze |
Excavated Point |
From Okinoshima Site |
Designated Category |
National Treasure |
Era (real era) |
China, 3rd Century |
volume |
D. 9.1cm |
Description |
The two-headed dragon mirror refers to a mirror that has its internal rectangular section separated into two parts, with dragon designs tracing a winding S-figure on both sides. This mirror has the phrases 「位至」and「三公」(promotion and high post) included as lucky omens, and the dragons are placed both left and right on each of the broken S-figures. It is believed to be from Wei Jin Dynasty China.
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