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Japanese Cast Bronze "Longevity" Mirror, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan

$1,350

£1,025.09

€1,172.26

CA$1,886.15

A$2,097.81

CHF 1,095.41

MX$25,528.07

NOK 13,990.04

SEK 13,120.19

DKK 8,749.05

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A heavy and finely cast Japanese bronze mirror with longevity symbols, Edo Period, 18th century, Japan. The small, round mirror with high walls has been intricately and exquisitely cast with symbols of longevity. The mirror is centered around a turtle, its domed shell pieced to allow a cord to be strung through for handling or hanging. Turtles are a symbol of longevity in Chinese and Japanese culture. A two character mark is cast below, reading "tenka", meaning "under heaven". Surrounding the turtle and inscription is a densely cast landscape featuring pine trees with fantastic needles, a crane with its two young, and dense stalks of leafy bamboo. All are symbols of longevity. Bamboo also symbolizes resilience and prosperity. Above the turtle, nestled between the pine, are two kamon, or family crests. On the left is the gosan kiri mon, a paulownia leaf with an arrangement of flowers to the top in the 3-5-3 pattern. On the right is a karahana mon, a mythical Chinese flower. The other side of the mirror is undecorated, and would originally have been highly polished, allowing the user to see their reflection in the polished surface. The bronze with a wonderful, warm patina.

Dimensions:

Height: 0.63 in (1.61 cm)Diameter: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)

Style:

Edo (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Bronze,Cast

Place of Origin:

Japan

Period:

Late 18th Century

Date of Manufacture:

Mid-Late 18th Century

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. The back with light scratches and stains, as seen in photos.

Seller Location:

Austin, TX

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU894725418452

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