Japanese Meiji Bronze Hand Mirror

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.
  • Decorated with flora and fauna and displayed on a custom stand.

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Areas of patina commensurate with age and use with polished side retaining some reflective qualities.

Dimensions

Height: 9.5 inches / 24.13 cm
Width: 5 inches / 12.7 cm
Depth: 2.5 inches / 6.35 cm

Materials

Bronze, Powdercoated Metal

Decorative Style

Asian Decorative Arts

Country of Origin

Japan

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