和わ鏡きょう

noun

Japanese-style mirror

Refers to a traditional Japanese mirror, typically made of bronze with a polished surface, as opposed to Western-style glass mirrors. Often used in historical, artistic, or cultural discussions.

• 博はく物ぶつ館かんで平へい安あん時じ代だいの和わ鏡きょうを見みた。

  I saw a Heian-period Japanese mirror at the museum.

• 和わ鏡きょうは青せい銅どうで作つくられ、裏り面めんに美うつくしい模も様ようが鋳い出だされている。

  Japanese mirrors are made of bronze, with beautiful patterns cast on the back.