noun
small ancient mirror tied with a cord
A historical term for a small mirror, typically from ancient Japan, that was suspended by a cord. Often contrasted with 柄鏡 (えかがみ), a mirror with a handle. Rare in modern conversation; encountered mainly in archaeological or historical contexts.
Antonyms: 柄鏡
博物館で紐鏡と柄鏡の展示を見た。
I saw an exhibition of cord-tied mirrors and handled mirrors at the museum.