紐ひも鏡かがみ

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

• 博はく物ぶつ館かんで紐ひも鏡かがみと柄え鏡かがみの展てん示じを見みた。

  I saw an exhibition of cord-tied mirrors and handled mirrors at the museum.