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Japanese Meiji Cased Bronze Kagami Hand Mirror with Cranes

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An exceptional quality antique Meiji period bronze Japanese Kagami mirror molded with cranes and presented in its original fitted case dating from the 19th century and probably from the early Meiji period. The mirror is of large, rounded shape with a raised frame rim to one side containing a a watery landscape with two cranes, one in flight and the other standing in a river below a large leaf tree interspersed with bamboo. A turtle climbs onto a rocky outcrop to one side all with wonderful detail and set against a textured ground. The mirror has a flat integral rectangular shaped handle with its original rattan wrapping. The opposite side of the mirror is flat polished. The mirror is also signed up one side. The mirror comes complete in a black fitted lacquered wooden case with its original slide cover the handle and the box has gilded leaf pattern to the surface of the box with a speckled gilded lacquered finish to the removable handle cover. Mirror dimensions are height 34.5cm, diameter 24cm. Box dimensions included in listing. Provenance: Originating from the collection of a private gentleman and acquired originally from the UK Art Market. The mirror is in excellent condition with some losses and damages to the edges of the lacquered outer box with areas of loss to the lacquered finish. A wonderful example in good original condition.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.57 in (37 cm)Diameter: 10.04 in (25.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The mirror is excellent condition with some losses and damages to the edges of the lacquered box with areas of loss to the lacquered finish. A wonderful example in good original condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Bishop's Stortford, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: OR13040191stDibs: LU1328244407832

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