Japanese Meiji Bronze Hand Mirror
Late 19th Century
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Description
Japanese bronze hand mirror from the Meiji period.
- Mirrors were once rare and expensive objects, taking on religious, magical and artistic functions. Even today, the mirror of goddess Amaterasu enshrined at Ise is the most sacred object in Japan.
- With relief designs depicting flora with cranes and a turtle, and displayed on a custom stand.
Condition Report
Revive
Fair
GoodVery Good
Like New
Patina commensurate with age and handling.
Light marks to stand.
Dimensions
Height: 10.5 inches / 26.67 cm
Width: 6.5 inches / 16.51 cm
Depth: 3 inches / 7.62 cm
Materials
Bronze, Powdercoated Metal
Decorative Style
Asian Decorative Arts
Country of Origin
Japan