Chinese Bronze Cosmic Mirror, 2nd-3rd century. Artist: Unknown.

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Chinese Bronze Cosmic Mirror, 2nd-3rd century. Taoist Symbolism; Centre shows 4 animals of Direction, then 12 Calendric animals of the Zodiac, then 28 Constellations and a Taoist inscription.

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Size: 4425px × 6012px
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Photo credit: © © CM Dixon/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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