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Zaō Gongen
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Zaō Gongen is the deity of Mount Kinpu, in the Yoshino Mountains south of Nara. This fragment is from a votive mirror called a <em>kakebotoke</em> with metal fittings at the top through which a cord could be used to hang it.
| Artist / Maker | Japan, Heian period (794–1185) |
|---|---|
| Date | 1100s |
| Culture / Origin | Japan, Heian period (794–1185) |
| Medium | Gilt bronze with repoussé and incised details |
| Dimensions | Overall: 25.8 x 17.8 cm (10 3/16 x 7 in.) |
| Department | Japanese Art |
| Type | Metalwork |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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