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Bronze mirrors reflect people’s lives in 10th-14th centuries
Updated: Jun 27, 2022
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A thousand years ago in China, mirrors were made of bronze and they were more ornate than the modern ones.
Three bronze mirrors from the collection of the Henan Museum offer a glimpse into people’s lives between the 10th and 14th centuries. The ancient mirrors have diverse shapes and decorative patterns.
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