18TH-19TH CENTURY

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A MUGHAL-STYLE WHITE JADE OVAL PLAQUE INSET WITH A MIRROR
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The plaque is carved with large blossoming flowers encircled by a continuous floral scroll and stylised rope twist border. One side is carved with an openwork flower handle inset with a red hardstone, opposite a small bud-form knop. The mirror is inset to the reverse, surrounded by gilt-metal inset with small hardstones.
8 1/8 in. (20.6 cm.) long

Lot Essay

Compare to a related mirror of square form in the collection of the National Palace Museum, Beijing, illustrated by Zhao Guiling in Compendium of Collections in the Palace Museum, Jade, Vol. 9, Qing Dynasty, inventory number GU 89292, no. 133, p.143.

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