Mirror mold reuse techniques in ancient East Asia

Yasuji Shimizu, Takashi Uno, Fuminori Sugaya, Takushi Toyooka, Katsuro Shimizu

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Abstract

Re-using technique of casting molds for “bronze mirrors with triangular rims and designs of divinities and animals” have been considered. Presence of the same carving decorative patterns have recognized because crack marks of the surface of mirror are comparable. Although this technique was applied for casting of bronze mirrors in ancient Japan, it was presence in the Linzi site in Early Han Dynasty in China.

Original languageEnglish
JournalMaterials Science Forum
DOIs
StatePublished - 2020
Event9th International conference on the Beginnings of the Use of Metals and Alloys, BUMA-IX 2017 - Busan, Korea, Republic of
Duration: 2017/10/162017/10/19

Keywords

  • Early kofun period
  • Mirror mold
  • Triangle-rimmed deity and beast mirror

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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