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1893.38.28.2

Circular mirror with two perforated bosses, though which is red string is threaded. [El.B DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 19/10/2010]

1893.38.28.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Circular mirror with two perforated bosses, though which is red string is threaded. [El.B DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 19/10/2010]
Long description
Circular mirror with two perforated bosses, though which is red string is threaded. The mirror appears to be inlaid with tiny pieces of a different metal (see for example 1905.83.4 for an explanation). This mirror has a stand, see 1893.38.28 .1. [El.B DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 19/10/2010]
Geographical reference
Japan
Asia > Eastern Asia > Japan
Cultural groups
Japanese
Person
Field collector James Francis Turner
PRM source James Francis Turner
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1893
Date collected
Before 1893
Acquisition information
Donated: 1893
Materials and processes
Material Bronze Metal, Material String, Process Cast, Process Inlaid, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Diameter: max 180 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1893.38.28.2

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