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Chinese Oval Hand Mirror with Mother of Pearl Inlay, c. 1930
About the Item
This early 20th-century oval hand mirror is set in a fine hardwood frame decorated with mother-of-pearl inlay of bamboo culms and plum blossom branches. The handle is decorated with a coin for wealth and a Shou symbol for longevity. Each piece of shell is unique in color and texture with a glimmering, iridescent finish, making it a one-of-a-kind decorative material. Antique repairs to wooden frame.
- Dimensions:Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:c. 1930
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
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