Liubo mirrors Liubo

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han dynasty bronze mirror tlv pattern


the pattern found on surface of liubo boards found on common type of han dynasty bronze mirror, known distinctive markings tlv mirrors. there debate on whether liubo pattern on these mirrors decorative, or whether had ritual significance, or whether perhaps mirrors doubled portable liubo game boards. zhou zheng has pointed out 1 tlv mirror dating reign of wang mang (9–23) has inscription includes words carved liubo board pattern dispel misfortune (刻具博局去[祛]不羊[祥]), suggests main purpose of liubo pattern on mirrors ritual, , pattern had special significance beyond game-playing.








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