Golden Peony Treasure Pocket Mirror
This mirror takes its design from a Qing dynasty gold openwork box, inlaid with gemstones and worked in a floral pattern (金嵌宝石镂空花卉纹八角盒), held in the Palace Museum. Its name, radiant gold and pure jade (金昭玉粹), speaks of the splendour of the imperial treasury. At the centre a peony opens in full bloom, the flower of wealth and honour, ringed by entwined floral scrollwork that winds without end, an old wish for a life that renews itself season after season.
Key Features
- Reproduces the floral pattern of a Qing gold gemstone-inlaid openwork octagonal box in the Palace Museum, a high point of imperial jewellery craft
- A peony (牡丹) in full bloom at the heart, long honoured as the flower of riches and rank and the very glory of the nation (国色)
- Encircled by entwined lotus scrollwork (缠枝莲纹), an emblem of continuity and unbroken good fortune
- Worked in the manner of gold and silver filigree (金银累丝), with fine openwork, raised relief and inlay
- The rim set with imitation jade, ruby-red and tourmaline-toned cabochons and small pearl accents, quiet points of colour against the gold
Who This Is For
For the woman who keeps beauty close at hand and finds meaning in the old stories. A considered gift for a mother, a daughter, or a dear friend, and a quiet companion for anyone drawn to the flowering of the seasons. Equally at home tucked into an evening bag or resting on a dressing table among one's most treasured things.
Materials & Details
- Zinc alloy body with bright gold electroplating
- High-definition glass mirror
- Cold enamel colour fill
- Openwork relief worked in the manner of gold and silver filigree and inlay
- Imitation jade, ruby-red and tourmaline-toned cabochons with pearl accents
- Decorative tassel, approximately 8 to 9 cm
- Mirror approximately 9 cm diameter
- Presented in a hardcover gift box, approximately 14 × 14.5 × 3 cm
- Measurements taken by hand and may vary slightly
A Note on Authenticity
Lower-priced copies of these mirrors circulate widely in the market. They can resemble ours in a photograph, yet they differ in the materials used, the quality of the enamel and plating, and the care taken in their finishing. Every Tang Heritage mirror is a genuine article, sourced and finished to the standard we stand behind, and its quality shows in the hand. We ask that you purchase only from Tang Heritage or our authorised channels, and that you exercise caution with listings priced well below ours, as they are unlikely to be the same piece.
Care
Keep away from hard or sharp objects to protect the surface design. Wipe the mirror gently with a soft, dry cloth. Store in its box when not in use.
This mirror takes its design from a Qing dynasty gold openwork box, inlaid with gemstones and worked in a floral pattern (金嵌宝石镂空花卉纹八角盒), held in the Palace Museum. Its name, radiant gold and pure jade (金昭玉粹), speaks of the splendour of the imperial treasury. At the centre a peony opens in full bloom, the flower of wealth and honour, ringed by entwined floral scrollwork that winds without end, an old wish for a life that renews itself season after season.
Key Features
- Reproduces the floral pattern of a Qing gold gemstone-inlaid openwork octagonal box in the Palace Museum, a high point of imperial jewellery craft
- A peony (牡丹) in full bloom at the heart, long honoured as the flower of riches and rank and the very glory of the nation (国色)
- Encircled by entwined lotus scrollwork (缠枝莲纹), an emblem of continuity and unbroken good fortune
- Worked in the manner of gold and silver filigree (金银累丝), with fine openwork, raised relief and inlay
- The rim set with imitation jade, ruby-red and tourmaline-toned cabochons and small pearl accents, quiet points of colour against the gold
Who This Is For
For the woman who keeps beauty close at hand and finds meaning in the old stories. A considered gift for a mother, a daughter, or a dear friend, and a quiet companion for anyone drawn to the flowering of the seasons. Equally at home tucked into an evening bag or resting on a dressing table among one's most treasured things.
Materials & Details
- Zinc alloy body with bright gold electroplating
- High-definition glass mirror
- Cold enamel colour fill
- Openwork relief worked in the manner of gold and silver filigree and inlay
- Imitation jade, ruby-red and tourmaline-toned cabochons with pearl accents
- Decorative tassel, approximately 8 to 9 cm
- Mirror approximately 9 cm diameter
- Presented in a hardcover gift box, approximately 14 × 14.5 × 3 cm
- Measurements taken by hand and may vary slightly
A Note on Authenticity
Lower-priced copies of these mirrors circulate widely in the market. They can resemble ours in a photograph, yet they differ in the materials used, the quality of the enamel and plating, and the care taken in their finishing. Every Tang Heritage mirror is a genuine article, sourced and finished to the standard we stand behind, and its quality shows in the hand. We ask that you purchase only from Tang Heritage or our authorised channels, and that you exercise caution with listings priced well below ours, as they are unlikely to be the same piece.
Care
Keep away from hard or sharp objects to protect the surface design. Wipe the mirror gently with a soft, dry cloth. Store in its box when not in use.
Description
This mirror takes its design from a Qing dynasty gold openwork box, inlaid with gemstones and worked in a floral pattern (金嵌宝石镂空花卉纹八角盒), held in the Palace Museum. Its name, radiant gold and pure jade (金昭玉粹), speaks of the splendour of the imperial treasury. At the centre a peony opens in full bloom, the flower of wealth and honour, ringed by entwined floral scrollwork that winds without end, an old wish for a life that renews itself season after season.
Key Features
- Reproduces the floral pattern of a Qing gold gemstone-inlaid openwork octagonal box in the Palace Museum, a high point of imperial jewellery craft
- A peony (牡丹) in full bloom at the heart, long honoured as the flower of riches and rank and the very glory of the nation (国色)
- Encircled by entwined lotus scrollwork (缠枝莲纹), an emblem of continuity and unbroken good fortune
- Worked in the manner of gold and silver filigree (金银累丝), with fine openwork, raised relief and inlay
- The rim set with imitation jade, ruby-red and tourmaline-toned cabochons and small pearl accents, quiet points of colour against the gold
Who This Is For
For the woman who keeps beauty close at hand and finds meaning in the old stories. A considered gift for a mother, a daughter, or a dear friend, and a quiet companion for anyone drawn to the flowering of the seasons. Equally at home tucked into an evening bag or resting on a dressing table among one's most treasured things.
Materials & Details
- Zinc alloy body with bright gold electroplating
- High-definition glass mirror
- Cold enamel colour fill
- Openwork relief worked in the manner of gold and silver filigree and inlay
- Imitation jade, ruby-red and tourmaline-toned cabochons with pearl accents
- Decorative tassel, approximately 8 to 9 cm
- Mirror approximately 9 cm diameter
- Presented in a hardcover gift box, approximately 14 × 14.5 × 3 cm
- Measurements taken by hand and may vary slightly
A Note on Authenticity
Lower-priced copies of these mirrors circulate widely in the market. They can resemble ours in a photograph, yet they differ in the materials used, the quality of the enamel and plating, and the care taken in their finishing. Every Tang Heritage mirror is a genuine article, sourced and finished to the standard we stand behind, and its quality shows in the hand. We ask that you purchase only from Tang Heritage or our authorised channels, and that you exercise caution with listings priced well below ours, as they are unlikely to be the same piece.
Care
Keep away from hard or sharp objects to protect the surface design. Wipe the mirror gently with a soft, dry cloth. Store in its box when not in use.
