Antique, Meiji-era Japanese bronze kagami (mirror) with black lacquered wood case and intact bamboo handle

Embossed side of the mirror features a bonsai tree, two cranes and letter, with signature along left side.

Patina present

Circa late 19th century

Please compare to similar artifact, found in the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art Freer Study Collection (Accession Number FSC-B-111a-c)

Mirror measures approx. 13” x 9.25”

Chips to case. Patina present. (See pics)