Chinese Cinabar Lacquer Hand Carved Box, China, Qing Dynasty 19th c.

A heavy and finely cast Japanese bronze mirror decorated with pines , cranes wich are longevity symbols, The handle in the center is a a tutle which also symbolize longevity. Edo Period, 18th century, Japan. The small, round mirror with high walls has been intricately and exquisitely cast with symbols . The turtle has a domed shell pieced to allow a cord to be strung through for handling or hanging. A five charactesr mark is cast on the border. Mirror is 12 ,3 x 1,6 cm Box is 14,2 x 5 cm Surrounding the turtle and inscription is a densely cast landscape featuring pine trees with fantastic needles, two cranes with their 3 youngs, dense stalks of leafy bamboo. and a blooming prunus on the left side. All are symbols of longevity. Bamboo also symbolizes resilience and prosperity. Bamboo asociated with prunus and pine are called the 3 frinds of winter. 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 silver patina. This mirror is presented in its original lacquer box , hand decorated in the Kodaiji style with gold lacquer flowers...

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