noun
magic mirror; Chinese magic mirror
A special bronze mirror that, when reflecting a beam of light, projects a hidden sacred image (often Buddhist) onto a surface. The term is used in historical and art contexts.
魔鏡は、光を当てると隠された仏像が浮かび上がる不思議な鏡です。
A magic mirror is a mysterious mirror that, when light is shone on it, reveals a hidden Buddha image.