Details
MIROIR EN EMAUX PEINTS ET IVOIRE SCULPTE
CHINE, DYNASTIE QING, FIN DU XVIIIEME-DEBUT DU XIXEME SIECLE
The mirror is enamelled on the reverse with five bats, wufu, encircling the shou character, all reserved on a green cell-pattern ground with flower-heads. The tasselled cobalt-blue handle is attached to a carved ivory fitting ; minor enamel losses.
10¾ in. (27.3 cm.) long
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
Further details
A PAINTED ENAMEL 'FIVE BATS' HAND MIRROR
CHINA, QING DYNASTY, LATE 18TH-EARLY 19TH CENTURY
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