In the Tang Dynasty, casting bronze objects privately was officially prohibited except for casting mirrors. Bronze mirrors thereby could be circulated freely under such policy. Some of the Tang poems described the way...In the Tang Dynasty, casting bronze objects privately was officially prohibited except for casting mirrors. Bronze mirrors thereby could be circulated freely under such policy. Some of the Tang poems described the ways how bronze mirrors were circulated, including purchasing, exchanging, awarding, and gift giving. Demonstrated by archaeological discoveries, the circulation of bronze mirrors also resulted in some changes in the ownerships of some special bronze mirrors. Such changes reflect the social interactions among people in the Tang period.展开更多
文摘In the Tang Dynasty, casting bronze objects privately was officially prohibited except for casting mirrors. Bronze mirrors thereby could be circulated freely under such policy. Some of the Tang poems described the ways how bronze mirrors were circulated, including purchasing, exchanging, awarding, and gift giving. Demonstrated by archaeological discoveries, the circulation of bronze mirrors also resulted in some changes in the ownerships of some special bronze mirrors. Such changes reflect the social interactions among people in the Tang period.
