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19th Century Pair Qing Dynasty Reverse Painted Mirrors

$7,186.44per set
£5,325.55per set
€6,000per set
CA$9,810.85per set
A$10,914.17per set
CHF 5,721.35per set
MX$133,368.54per set
NOK 72,854.21per set
SEK 68,582.16per set
DKK 45,683.47per set
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About the Item

19th Century Pair Qing Dynasty Reverse Painted Mirrors depicting Court Scenes. Featuring Royal Figures and their servants and advisors. All wearing colourful traditional garments. A clean design rendered in vibrant shades and geometric shapes. To create the reverse glass paintings, artisans traced the outlines of their designs on the back of the plate and, using a special steel implement, scraped away the mirror backing to reveal glass that could then be painted. Several layers of paint were applied to one side of the glass, in the reverse order of those laid down on an easel or panel painting, while the painting would be viewed from the other side.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27 in (68.58 cm)Width: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dublin 8, IE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 112081stDibs: LU1103239602752

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