鄂州神兽纹铜镜浅析

A Brief Analysis of the Divine Beast Patterned Bronze Mirrors of Ezhou

神兽纹铜镜是魏晋南北朝时期武昌地区(今湖北鄂州)最为流行的铜镜。本文以出土材料为主,结合学界已有研究成果,简要分析了鄂州神兽纹铜镜的源起、主要分类和特征、传播及对其他地区铜镜生产的影响等。鄂州神兽纹铜镜反映了当时社会生活和生产状况,体现了古代人们的审美意识和精神信仰。

The divine beast patterned bronze mirror was the most popular one in the Wuchang area(now Ezhou,Hubei)during the Wei,Jin,Southern and Northern Dynasties.Based on unearthed materials and combined with former studies,this paper briefly analyzes the origin,main classification and characteristics,spread and impact on bronze mirror production in other regions of the divine beast patterned bronze mirror.The mirror reflects the social life and production conditions of that time,reflecting the aesthetic consciousness and spiritual beliefs of ancient people.