Antique Fine Cast Japanese Edo Bronze Kagami Mirror Tortoise Crane

Description: Celebrating 25 years as a leading seller of historical items on ebay .If you haven't saved me as a favorite seller yet please consider it ! As with ALL of our listings this is the vintage, real McCoy. This is NOT a copy, NOT a modern day replica. Guaranteed authentic!Well cast Japanese Edo period round-form bronze kagami (mirror) decorated in relief with a motif of cranes among pines. The perforated central boss, which is designed to hold a tassel, is in the form of a minogame (tortoise). Two cranes reach toward each other with their beaks to kiss the head of the tortoiseThis decorative motif has been attributed to the Momoyama period (16th/17th century). I am unsure of the exact date but confident it dates no later than the Edo period (pre-1868).For centuries, mirrors were customarily given to temples and shrines as offerings to deities. 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Price: 150 USD

Location: Manchester, Maryland

End Time: 2025-01-28T19:36:52.000Z

Shipping Cost: 9 USD