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    "label": "TLV Mirror with Gilt Surface",
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    "title": "TLV Mirror with Gilt Surface",
    "date": "100s BCE",
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    "dimensionsRaw": "Diameter: 14.2 cm (5 9/16 in.); Overall: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.); Rim: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.)",
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    "titleInOriginalLanguage": "鎏金博局式鏡",
    "collection": "China - Han Dynasty",
    "citations": [
        {
            "citation": "Chou, Ju-hsi. <em>Circles of reflection: the Carter collection of Chinese bronze mirrors</em>. Cleveland, Ohio: Cleveland Museum of Art, 2000.",
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