A JADE-MOUNTED SILVER HAND MIRROR

Ming dynasty jades in Qing dynasty mounting. Length 26 cm. 26.0 x 12.5 x 3.0 cm

Starting price:
220 000 CZK / 8 800 EUR

Auction:Chinese Art & Antiques 21/05/2013, 17:00

The handle is a celadon jade garment hook carved and undercut on top with a chilong crawling towards the dragon-head hook, and is attached to a silver mount on the underside. The back of the mirror is mounted with a large white jade oval plaque, carved in relief with a scholar with attendants underneath a pine tree.

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