Treasure of Okinoshima
| Name |
Mirror with Design of Two-Dragons |
| Classification |
Bronze |
| Excavated Point |
Excavated from Site No. 17 |
| Designated Category |
National Treasure |
| Era (real era) |
4th-5th Century |
| volume |
D. 23.7cm |
| Description |
An imitation mirror (domestically produced) after the style of Chinese mirrors decorated with animals and gods with a loop of ringed bumps, known as a particularly fine example. The dragon-like figure is said to be a mythical Chinese animal similar to an alligator but this icon was produced by imitating the figure of a divine beast. A large-sized exquisite mirror, the successful production of which attests to Japan’s attaining contemporary state-of-the-art techniques.
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