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19th Century Japanese Cast Bronze + Rattan Geisha Mirror Mating Cranes Edo Kanji

About the Item

Wonderful nature scene of two mating cranes. Heavy bronze mirror. Present as-found and unpolished. Unmarked, but with Kanji title in artwork. Weighing just over 4 lbs.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.25 in (36.2 cm)Width: 9.63 in (24.47 cm)Depth: 0.32 in (8.13 mm)
  • Style:
    Anglo-Japanese (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cast
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Hyattsville, MD
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU985720387952

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