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Description
A striking Chinese export dressing mirror in richly decorated red lacquer, featuring finely hand-painted and gilt chinoiserie scenes. The shaped … Read more A striking Chinese export dressing mirror in richly decorated red lacquer, featuring finely hand-painted and gilt chinoiserie scenes. The shaped crest and frame are adorned with figures in garden landscapes, birds, and floral motifs, all executed with remarkable detail. The slant-front opens to reveal a beautifully fitted interior with small drawers and compartments, also decorated, above a bombe-form base with additional drawers. A classic Canton export piece, blending Eastern craftsmanship with a form designed for the European market. See less
- Dimensions
- 18ʺW × 13ʺD × 37ʺH
- Styles
- Chinoiserie
- Period
- Early 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Glass
- Lacquer
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Red
- Condition Notes
- Good antique condition with age-appropriate wear. Original lacquer shows losses, craquelure, and patina consistent with use and age, adding to … moreGood antique condition with age-appropriate wear. Original lacquer shows losses, craquelure, and patina consistent with use and age, adding to its character. Mirror plate with light spotting. Structurally sound, interior well preserved, and key present. less
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