Antique Japanese Shinto Sacred Mirror Shinkyo Meiji Era Temple Altar Accessory Iron or as a thoughtful gift

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Title & Meaning: The title character written in pencil is "Kanau" (叶)

blending Western modernism with a native sense of balance

showing only very light vintage surface scuffs underneath

I acquired these plates from a long-established antique dealer

Antique Japanese Shinto Sacred Mirror Shinkyo Meiji Era Temple Altar Accessory Iron or as a thoughtful giftAntique Japanese Shinto Sacred Mirror "Shinkyo" Meiji Era Temple Altar Accessory This is an authentic Antique Japanese Shinkyo (Sacred Mirror) from the Meiji Era (18681912). In Shinto tradition, the mirror is one of the most sacred objects, serving as a symbolic vessel for the deity (Kami) to reside within a shrine or home altar (Kamidana). Key Features: Simple & Pure Design: While many ritual mirrors feature decorative patterns (such as the zodiac or