A Chinese Cloisonné Enamel and Gilt Bronze Mirror with Auspicious Inscription
Qing Dynasty (1644-1912); Of circular form, the mirror set within a gilt bronze frame finely decorated in turquoise-blue cloisonné enamel with stylized floral scrolls, surmounted by a geometric loop. A hinged cartouche-shaped plaque suspends below, similarly enameled with lotus and ruyi motifs, and centered with the gilt inscription (b?i ji? bao suo), meaning “Treasure to protect a hundred households.” The reverse retaining the original glass mirror, now with pronounced age-related crackling. Dimensions?Height: 15 inches.
Condition
The mirror shows wear consistent with age, including heavy crackling and age staining to the glass plate, enamel losses and pitting to the cloisonné surface, minor dents to the bronze frame, and overall surface patina. Hinge elements remain intact.
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Qing Dynasty (1644-1912); Of circular form, the mirror set within a gilt bronze frame finely decorated in turquoise-blue cloisonné enamel with stylized floral scrolls, surmounted by a geometric loop. A hinged cartouche-shaped plaque suspends below, similarly enameled with lotus and ruyi motifs, and centered with the gilt inscription (b?i ji? bao suo), meaning “Treasure to protect a hundred households.” The reverse retaining the original glass mirror, now with pronounced age-related crackling. Dimensions?Height: 15 inches.
Condition
The mirror shows wear consistent with age, including heavy crackling and age staining to the glass plate, enamel losses and pitting to the cloisonné surface, minor dents to the bronze frame, and overall surface patina. Hinge elements remain intact.
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Time, Location
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