Meiji period, according to the owner Traditional motifs of pine, bamboo, cranes and turtles Japanese characters on the side 34cm long with the handle x 24cm diameter Approx. 1.5kg Note: Before mirrored glass was widely available, highly polished metal was used to create hand mirrors, often with gorgeous designs on the back and customarily given as wedding gifts. Provenance: From the collection of Vishrut & Priya Jain