 |
|
Home |
|
Japanese Meiji Bronze Mirror Kagami Tortoise Crane Pine browse these categories for related items... Directory: Antiques:Regional Art:Asian:Japanese:Metalwork: Pre 1900: Item # 552493
Petrie-Rogers Gallery P.O. Box 65647 Tucson, AZ 85728 (520) 293-8355 Guest Book $250 |
|
|||||||
| Japanese round-form bronze kagami (mirror) decorated in high relief with a finely detailed motif of cranes among pines. The perforated knob in the center, which is designed to hold a tassel, is in the form of a tortoise. Meiji period (late 19th century). 4 3/4" diameter. Excellent condition. For centuries, mirrors were customarily given to temples and shrines as offerings to deities. | ||||||||
|
||||||
| Home | Join | Shops | Map | Terms | Help | |
