Japanese Hand Mirror and Lacquered Case

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. 

• A large cast hand mirror from the Meiji period decorated with the Mon of the Tokugawa shōguns, three hollyhock leaves within a circle.
• Mirror is displayed on a custom mount.
• Original lacquered presentation box included.