Bronze Mirror

Simple and elegant example of a late 16th century hand held bronze mirror.  The design is of four cherry blossoms that have been made by stamping them into surface of the mold.  The background is unfinished as was common to mirrors of this period.   It is covered in what appears to be a thin coat of black lacquer.  This is a very good quality mirror, and mirrors from this period are quite difficult to come by.


8.1 cm x 8.1 cm x 2mm thick at surface x 3mm at rim


Late Muromachi - Azuchi Momoyama Period (Late 16th c.)

 

$250