Japanese Mirror Hoo Bird, Paulownia and Pine Fujiwara Mitsunaga Edo
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork: Pre 1900: Item # 1370018
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork: Pre 1900: Item # 1370018
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A Japanese handled mirror, e-kagami, cast with a Hoo bird in flight, a symbol or harbinger of peace, and a Kiri tree to its right, auspicious symbols associated with the Empress of Japan, Kiri ni Hoo. Beneath which is pine tree set upon a rocky shoreline washed by seigaiha; a wave pattern symbolizing eternal peace and happiness. The design overall connoting a wish for Peace and Harmony. To the left of the pattern is a set of four characters reading Fujiwara Mitsunaga. Two individuals with this name operated as Mirror makers, kagamishi, during the Edo period, one operated during the late 17th and early 18th century. The other in the Late Edo period early 19th century. Stylistically the pattern belongs to the early 18th century. The mirror measures 14.8cm in diameter (5 suns) and is 24cms in length (eight suns), The rim measures in 4mm depth and is 3mm in width and weighs 0.272kg. The mirror is in good condition with wear commensurate with its age with some polishing to the mirrors reverse. The mirror face itself silvered but worn in places, see images. UK shipping is included in the Sterling price and worldwide shipping in the Dollar price.
A Japanese handled mirror, e-kagami, cast with a Hoo bird in flight, a symbol or harbinger of peace, and a Kiri tree to its right, auspicious symbols associated with the Empress of Japan, Kiri ni Hoo. Beneath which is pine tree set upon a rocky shoreline washed by seigaiha; a wave pattern symbolizing eternal peace and happiness. The design overall connoting a wish for Peace and Harmony. To the left of the pattern is a set of four characters reading Fujiwara Mitsunaga. Two individuals with this name operated as Mirror makers, kagamishi, during the Edo period, one operated during the late 17th and early 18th century. The other in the Late Edo period early 19th century. Stylistically the pattern belongs to the early 18th century. The mirror measures 14.8cm in diameter (5 suns) and is 24cms in length (eight suns), The rim measures in 4mm depth and is 3mm in width and weighs 0.272kg. The mirror is in good condition with wear commensurate with its age with some polishing to the mirrors reverse. The mirror face itself silvered but worn in places, see images. UK shipping is included in the Sterling price and worldwide shipping in the Dollar price.