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Chinese Calligrapher's Frame with Mirror, c. 1900

$4,680
£3,509.05
€4,068.22
CA$6,531.19
A$7,294.74
CHF 3,790.57
MX$88,835.24
NOK 48,148.68
SEK 45,369.94
DKK 30,353.89
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About the Item

With rich color and fine grain, this hardwood frame was the perfect way to elevate the carefully brushed work of a Qing-dynasty calligrapher. More than a hundred years later, the frame’s simple lines and lovely tones still enhance the view, now as a sleek mirror.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 45 in (114.3 cm)Width: 31 in (78.74 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: S1031stDibs: LU820015330382

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