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Han Bronze Mirror<\/a><\/p>\n

Han Dynasty: 100 BC – 100 AD<\/p>\n

China<\/p>\n

Size is about 3 inches diameter and weighs 136 grams.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bronze mirrors have a long history in Chinese culture, dating to at least the 11th century BC. Many mirrors were placed with their owners in ancient tombs. Some have been passed down from generation to generation for many years in the same family.<\/p>\n

Mirrors from the Han Dynasty (100 BC – 100 AD) in China were both useful and decorative. They were round, polished to reflect light, and often had designs like animals or patterns on the back. A small knob in the center was used to hold the mirror. These mirrors were not just for personal use but also had symbolic meanings, such as protecting against evil spirits. They show the advanced skills and artistic style of the Han period.<\/p>\n

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Chinese burial mirrors, often made of bronze, were placed in tombs with the deceased, believed to ward off evil, illuminate the afterlife, and serve as a symbol of rebirth and continued existence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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