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Curators Discover a Rare Chinese Magic Mirror —One of Only Three Known in the West—in the Depths of the Cincinnati Art Museum s Storage

The magic mirror was for years believed simply to be an unassuming bronze disc. It finally goes back on public view in July.

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Magic mirror reveals itself at Cincinnati Art Museum, surprising staff

It's been in the collection since at least 1961, but no one realized if you shine a light on the 21-centimeter bronze mirror, it reflects a projected image of a Buddha.

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