Ancient mirror and iron sword found at Nara burial mound | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

NARA--Researchers have unearthed a shield-shaped bronze mirror and massive iron sword in an ancient kofun burial mound here, unprecedented discoveries of their kind in Japan. 

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