bagua (trigram) feng shui mirror; red detail on green background; round mirror in center; metal hanging fixture on top; used to create harmony and good fortune and to reflect and transform negative energy
Unfinished wood stand projects in 4 directions. Back side is shorter. Center post has scrolled side pieces and triangular front piece. Set on top is a semi-circular band with horned ends which hold round metal mirror set into the wood semi-circle.…
9 - Metal Mirrors salvaged by Henry B. Cary from a metal scrap pile donated by Japanese for war effort. Metalwork with raised designs; cast and engraving; mercury polished backs. A) Small circular metal hand mirror (3.5" diameter) with floral spray…
Cast bronze mirror with center knob for cord surrounded by archaic stylized animals and registered archaic characters (untranslated). Raised outer rim with stipple design. Heavily verdisgried. Some flat polish on mirror side. Poor casting and…
Small ornamental brass hand mirror with cast scene of river bridge trees and buildings. On left side are Japanese characters which red "Fujiwara Mitsunga" a man's name. Fujiwara is a Shogun family name. The significance of this is uncertain. Smooth…
Small ornamental brass hand mirror with water and shore scene cast on one side. On left side are Japanese characters which red "Fujiwara Mitsunaga" a man's name. Fujiwara is a Shogun family name. The significance of this is uncertain. Smooth side is…
