2 composite mirrors, China, 19th century, 25 cm long and 26,5 cm long (chip) Provenance: purchased during the interwar period
2 composite mirrors, China, 19th century, 25 cm long and 26,5 cm long (chip)
Provenance: purchased during the interwar period
Larger mirror:
Some oxidation traces, surface scratches and nicks to the metal part
A few small chips and knocks to some of the hardstones. Some of them have been pierced
A few minute chips and some grazes to the jade parts
Smaller mirror:
A few small chips and knocks to some of the hardstones. Some of them have been pierced
Presence of some grazes to the jade parts
The small chilong's right leg has been broken off from the shoulder to the paw
Some oxidation traces, surface scratches and nicks to the metal part
Some russet colour inclusions to the larger chilong's horns