Heavy and Finely Cast Japanese Bronze Mirror Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan.

RARE Heavy and Finely Cast Japanese Bronze Mirror Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan.

Signed By The Artist

A heavy and finely cast Japanese bronze mirror with longevity symbols, Edo Period, 18th century, Japan. The round mirror 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.

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 symbolises resilience and prosperity.
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.

Diamater : 12cm

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