Ancient mirror projects mysterious image

Ancient mirror projects mysterious image

KYOTO, Japan - A replica of an ancient, triangular-rimmed mirror decorated with gods and animals, reputed to have been presented from China to shaman queen Himiko (170-248 CE) of Japan, reflects light and projects a mysterious image on a screen at the Kyoto National Museum on Jan. 29, 2014.

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