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Mirror with symbols of the four cardinal directions
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Bronze, Sui (581–618)–Tang (618–907) dynasty, China
Title: Mirror with symbols of the four cardinal directions
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Bronze, Sui (581–618)–Tang (618–907) dynasty, China.
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