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Antique Chinese Serpentine / Jade Hand Mirror

$380
$47520% Off
£288.14
£360.1720% Off
€332.79
€415.9920% Off
CA$533.16
CA$666.4520% Off
A$593.93
A$742.4120% Off
CHF 313.29
CHF 391.6120% Off
MX$7,201.61
MX$9,002.0120% Off
NOK 3,985.50
NOK 4,981.8720% Off
SEK 3,712.74
SEK 4,640.9320% Off
DKK 2,485.10
DKK 3,106.3720% Off

About the Item

A nice antique Chinese serpentine / jade with hand painted porcelain hand mirror, circa 1910s to 1920s. The mirror is beautifully hand crafted from either serpentine (a stone often mistaken for jade) or jade itself (I am not an expert and honestly can not tell the difference on this piece) The yellowish-green handle supports a fine porcelain backing which has been hand-painted. The mirror is framed in ornate ormolu. The piece is in very good condition and measures 4"W x 9"H. #2164 Mirrors like this, as well as other vanity items, were popular with tourists who were just entering China for the first time. The opulent styling of the mirror reflects the western view of "exotic" China, known then as "the Orient."
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Mirror,Serpentine
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1910
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    San Diego, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: #21641stDibs: LU936627716092

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