Antique Japanese Bronze Mirror 1800s Crane & Bonsai Engraved Plate Edo Era Art

This is a genuine Japanese antique bronze mirror dating to the 1800s Edo period, sourced directly from a Japanese Government Auction.

The mirror is beautifully hand-engraved with a classical scene featuring:

🕊️ Cranes (Tsuru) – symbols of longevity and good fortune
🌳 Bonsai Pine Tree – representing endurance, harmony, and wabi-sabi beauty
Flowing water and traditional landscape motifs
Along the left edge is the original engraved kanji signature, reading:
藤原長吉 – Fujiwara Nagayoshi
A known craftsman name associated with fine Edo-era metalwork.

These mirrors were traditionally used not only as personal grooming tools but also as spiritual and decorative objects, believed to ward off evil and bring clarity.

🔎 Details
Origin: Japan
Era: Edo period, 1800s
Material: Solid bronze
Technique: Hand engraved
Design: Crane, pine bonsai tree, water scenery
Signature: 藤原長吉 (Fujiwara Nagayoshi)

Condition: Antique condition with natural patina, age wear, scratches and surface marks – please review all photos carefully
Source: Japanese Government Auction
This is a rare museum-quality collectible and an outstanding piece of authentic Japanese history.

🔸 Important Note:
As someone with over 27 years in the antique business, I often get asked, “Is there such thing as a perfect antique?” The answer is simple: If it's too perfect, it's a knockoff. Authentic antiques carry age, character, and imperfections that make them real.

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📦 Condition:
📌 Please see all photos carefully before purchasing, as they are part of the description. Size and additional details are shown in the images.