2008-9-4 16:20
Amymou
Ancient bronze mirrors stolen from China museum
A bronze mirror that is more than 1,600 years old was stolen from a museum in Dunhuang in northwest China's Gansu Province, echinacities.com reportes.
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The mirror, dating from the Wei and Jin Dynasties (220-420 AD), and three others of lesser value went missing from the Dunhuang Municipal Museum during opening hours on August 24.
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The mirror, 11 centimeters in diameter and a mere 0.3 cm thick, has the Chinese characters "Wei Zhi San Gong," translated as "among top ranking officials," inscribed on the back.
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Dunhuang was a wealthy oasis town along the Silk Road, and the frescoes and carvings of its Mogao grottoes are some of the best preserved examples of Buddhist art in China.
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The museum's sole infrared security system was operating the evening before the theft occurred. The exhibits were guarded by security personnel during the day.
2008-9-4 16:24
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Hope we can find it one day~~~~~~~`P3b9`7G#R
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PS: thx for author's article