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Chinese Oval Hand Mirror with Mother of Pearl Inlay, c. 1930

$280
£207.77
€242.02
CA$389.76
A$434.04
CHF 225.89
MX$5,351.60
NOK 2,876.90
SEK 2,704.01
DKK 1,805.80
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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)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1930
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CFC183B1stDibs: LU820034001742

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