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Mirror with Handle, Decorated with Pine Tree and Crane

early 1600s to mid-1800s

Japan, Edo period

(1615–1868)
Medium
bronze
Measurements
Diameter: 16.1 cm (6 5/16 in.); Overall: 0.4 cm (3/16 in.); Rim: 0.4 cm (3/16 in.)
Weight: 352 g (12.42 oz.)
Credit Line
Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee 1995.399
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Not on view
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A dark bronze circular mirror with a flat handle features a relief scene on a pebbled background. A gnarled pine tree grows from the center toward the right. On the upper left, a crane flies with wings spread, while a second crane stands on the ground below. Vertical Japanese calligraphy is inscribed along the left edge. The rectangular handle shows patches of green oxidation.

Mirror with Handle, Decorated with Pine Tree and Crane

early 1600s to mid-1800s

Japan, Edo period (1615–1868)

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