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When sunlight reflects off the surface of the replica of a Sankakubuchi Shinjukyo mirror, patterns engraved on the back are projected on a wall at the Kyoto National Museum. As Holloway writes “So-called ‘magic mirrors’ have a slight unevenness to their surface – something the naked eye cannot note – which creates patterns on the back as light reflects off of the front.” There is some suggestion that these types of mirrors may have been used in sun worship ceremonies. April Holloway previously reported on the recognition of a so-called “magic mirror” in Kyoto’s National Museum. This is not the first time a remarkable bronze mirror has been discovered in Japan. Hidenori Okamura, a professor of Chinese archaeology with Kyoto University, provided some background on the excavation site and possible usage of the bronze mirror, “The find site is not a tomb, so the mirror may have been used in religious rites.” It is said to be in such a good condition that you can still see your face in its reflection, though the image is a little distorted. The humid environment probably helped preserve the mirror despite the long passage of time. Officials have said that the mirror is special because it was found both intact and very well-preserved. This Chinese-made bronze mirror was unearthed at an archaeological site in Fukuoka, Japan. Researchers in Japan Discover the Secrets Behind Magic Mirrors and a Mysterious Shaman Queen.What Wondrous Sights Have Been Seen in the Brilliant Hall of Mirrors at Lavish Golestan Palace?.The mirror is also helping raise awareness and interest in the past as it is on exhibition at the Fukuoka City Museum. It seems the inscription is coming true, as researchers believe that the artifact can help with identifying and dating other artifacts from the late Yayoi period. The patterns engraved on the artifact mean it has been classified as a “linked-arc mirror.” The text inscribed onto the mirror reads, “chang yi zisun,” which means, “to benefit future generations forever.”
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It measures 11.3 centimeters (4.45 inches) across. The artifact stands out for its fantastic condition and an intriguing description engraved on its surface - one which seems to be coming true.Īccording to The Asahi Shimbun, the mirror was made in China during the Later Han Dynasty (25-220 AD). An extremely well-preserved 1,900-year-old bronze mirror has been unearthed in Fukuoka, Japan.