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Antique Japanese Bronze Hand Mirror

19th century
Sold 12 September 2025 · Rams Head Antiques
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Description

This is a really beautiful Japanese, solid bronze hand held mirror with a great colour and patina dating from around 1890. The well decorated side has raised cast designs with many corded strung bags representing wealth and good fortune as well as calligraphic symbols and letters and three flaming pearls which were symbolic of spiritual energy, wisdom, good fortune, wealth, power and enlightenment.

The plain side would have been highly polished in the 1800s to use for reflection however it has been fitted with bronze wire now for hanging display purposes as this is such an aesthetically pleasing piece.

This is one of two very similar mirrors we currently have listed, this being the larger of the two.

This mirror measures 35 cms by 25 cms overall.

These will have been from a prosperous Japanese family and highly prized items.

UK insured delivery is £10

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Antique Japanese Bronze Mirror to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Reference Numbers
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SA1163679
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Rams Head Antiques is a family business based in Wolsingham in Weardale where we have had shop premises for 28 years. The shop is generally open every Saturday from 11 am till 3 pm.

You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

We can arrange worldwide delivery on all the items we have in stock, please ask for an accurate quote.

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Description
This is a really beautiful Japanese, solid bronze hand held mirror with a great colour and patina dating from around 1890. The well decorated side has raised cast designs with many corded strung bags representing wealth and good fortune as well as calligraphic symbols and letters and three flaming pearls which were symbolic of spiritual energy, wisdom, good fortune, wealth, power and enlightenment.
fig 1. An antique Japanese bronze hand mirror featuring detailed relief carvings and symbols on the circular back and a wrapped handle.
fig 1. Antique Japanese Bronze Hand Mirror

The plain side would have been highly polished in the 1800s to use for reflection however it has been fitted with bronze wire now for hanging display purposes as this is such an aesthetically pleasing piece.

fig 2. An antique Japanese bronze hand mirror featuring detailed relief carvings and symbols on the circular back and a wrapped handle.
fig 2. Antique Japanese Bronze Hand Mirror

This is one of two very similar mirrors we currently have listed, this being the larger of the two.

This mirror measures 35 cms by 25 cms overall.

These will have been from a prosperous Japanese family and highly prized items.

UK insured delivery is £10

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Antique Japanese Bronze Mirror to the 1890s.

Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Reference Numbers
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SA1163679
Rams Head Antiques
Rams Head Antiques
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Durham
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An antique Japanese bronze hand mirror featuring detailed relief carvings and symbols on the circular back and a wrapped handle.
Antique Japanese Bronze Hand Mirror
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An antique Japanese bronze hand mirror featuring detailed relief carvings and symbols on the circular back and a wrapped handle.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectHand Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTraditional Japanese
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourBronze
  • MotifsRelief casting, Calligraphy inscriptions, Symbolic motifs, Wrapped handle
  • SizeH 35 cm (14 in) x W 25 cm (10 in)

FAQs

Traditional Japanese bronze mirrors, known as kagami, have ancient origins influenced by continental trade and later developed distinct regional motifs and casting techniques during the Edo and Meiji periods.

These items were typically cast from a copper alloy commonly referred to as bronze or speculum metal, often featuring high-relief decorations cast directly into the reverse side.

Authenticity is assessed through the analysis of metal composition, casting seam marks, natural patina development, character inscriptions, and the specific style of the relief motifs.

Such pieces can be displayed on dedicated display stands, mounted on walls using specialised brackets, or placed flat on console tables and bookshelves to highlight the detailed reverse side.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding abrasive chemical cleaners, and dusting gently with a soft dry cloth to protect the historic patina.
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