19th C. Chinese Qing Cinnabar Brush & Mirror Set
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East Asia, China, late Qing dynasty, ca. 19th century CE. A lovely and large brush and mirror set both covered with red cinnabar that his been meticulously carved - the large faces presenting a scene featuring a peacock amidst a field of flowers - perhaps chrysanthemums; the handles also adorned with this floral theme. Cinnabar as been used in China since the Song dynasty when artisans used it to color lacquerware. Size: both measure 10.875" L (27.6 cm)
Provenance: ex private Ventura County, California, USA collection
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East Asia, China, late Qing dynasty, ca. 19th century CE. A lovely and large brush and mirror set both covered with red cinnabar that his been meticulously carved - the large faces presenting a scene featuring a peacock amidst a field of flowers - perhaps chrysanthemums; the handles also adorned with this floral theme. Cinnabar as been used in China since the Song dynasty when artisans used it to color lacquerware. Size: both measure 10.875" L (27.6 cm)
Provenance: ex private Ventura County, California, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#129171
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Losses to peripheries of heads and handles of brush and mirror as shown. Still a marvelous matched set.
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19th C. Chinese Qing Cinnabar Brush & Mirror Set
Estimate $250 - $375
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