Interesting Mid C19th Chinese Miniature Hardwood-framed Vanity Mirror with 'Mother of Pearl' Inlay and Ivory Finials.

Interesting mid C19th Chinese miniature hardwood-framed vanity mirror with 'mother of pearl ' inlay and ivory finials .

Well-carved hardwood and nacre-shell inlaid swing toilet mirror of small proportions. The turned and carved frame and surround with flower-head and scroll shell inlay , the uprights surmounted by turned ivory finials . The shell-work with engraved detail with lac highlights.

The cresting rail symbolically carved and pierced as two stylised opposing dragons chasing a shell-inlaid central 'flaming pearl of wisdom'.

Fitted with the original silvered mirror plate , the reverse with the original and polished panel back .

Raised on shaped spread cabriole type supports joined by a carved lateral bar .

In excellent original condition with no damage or losses, with a rich patina and colour .

H 18"

W 10"

D 6"

China c.1850

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