Kingfisher-Wing Butterfly Mirror
This mirror takes the form of a butterfly, its wings opening to reveal the glass within. The design is drawn from a Qing dynasty silver-gilt butterfly hairpin (้ถ้้่ด่ถ็บน็ฐช) held in the Palace Museum, its wings enamelled in kingfisher blue and traced in gold, recalling the look of the old dian cui (็น็ฟ ) work. In Chinese tradition the butterfly is an emblem of joy, love and long life, and here it is caught mid-flight, wings spread, a bright mirror to hold up to a fair face.
Key Features
- Takes the form of a butterfly whose wings open to reveal the mirror
- Drawn from a Qing silver-gilt butterfly hairpin in the Palace Museum, reimagined in enamel and relief
- The butterfly (่ด่ถ), a long-loved emblem of joy, love and long life
- Wings enamelled in kingfisher blue that recalls the look of dian cui (็น็ฟ ), traced in bright gold
- A face worked in the manner of mother-of-pearl with a soft pearlescent gradient, set with cat's eye cabochons and small red bead flowers
- Finished with a gold-tone tassel
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
- Aluminium alloy body with a gold-tone finish
- Kingfisher-blue enamel in the manner of dian cui, with gold-tone detailing
- Face finished in the manner of mother-of-pearl with pearlescent gradient enamel
- Cat's eye cabochons and red bead accents
- High-definition mirror
- Gold-tone tassel
- Butterfly mirror approximately 15 ร 10.5 cm with the wings open
- Presented in a colour gift box approximately 18 ร 19 ร 2.7 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 the form of a butterfly, its wings opening to reveal the glass within. The design is drawn from a Qing dynasty silver-gilt butterfly hairpin (้ถ้้่ด่ถ็บน็ฐช) held in the Palace Museum, its wings enamelled in kingfisher blue and traced in gold, recalling the look of the old dian cui (็น็ฟ ) work. In Chinese tradition the butterfly is an emblem of joy, love and long life, and here it is caught mid-flight, wings spread, a bright mirror to hold up to a fair face.
Key Features
- Takes the form of a butterfly whose wings open to reveal the mirror
- Drawn from a Qing silver-gilt butterfly hairpin in the Palace Museum, reimagined in enamel and relief
- The butterfly (่ด่ถ), a long-loved emblem of joy, love and long life
- Wings enamelled in kingfisher blue that recalls the look of dian cui (็น็ฟ ), traced in bright gold
- A face worked in the manner of mother-of-pearl with a soft pearlescent gradient, set with cat's eye cabochons and small red bead flowers
- Finished with a gold-tone tassel
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
- Aluminium alloy body with a gold-tone finish
- Kingfisher-blue enamel in the manner of dian cui, with gold-tone detailing
- Face finished in the manner of mother-of-pearl with pearlescent gradient enamel
- Cat's eye cabochons and red bead accents
- High-definition mirror
- Gold-tone tassel
- Butterfly mirror approximately 15 ร 10.5 cm with the wings open
- Presented in a colour gift box approximately 18 ร 19 ร 2.7 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 the form of a butterfly, its wings opening to reveal the glass within. The design is drawn from a Qing dynasty silver-gilt butterfly hairpin (้ถ้้่ด่ถ็บน็ฐช) held in the Palace Museum, its wings enamelled in kingfisher blue and traced in gold, recalling the look of the old dian cui (็น็ฟ ) work. In Chinese tradition the butterfly is an emblem of joy, love and long life, and here it is caught mid-flight, wings spread, a bright mirror to hold up to a fair face.
Key Features
- Takes the form of a butterfly whose wings open to reveal the mirror
- Drawn from a Qing silver-gilt butterfly hairpin in the Palace Museum, reimagined in enamel and relief
- The butterfly (่ด่ถ), a long-loved emblem of joy, love and long life
- Wings enamelled in kingfisher blue that recalls the look of dian cui (็น็ฟ ), traced in bright gold
- A face worked in the manner of mother-of-pearl with a soft pearlescent gradient, set with cat's eye cabochons and small red bead flowers
- Finished with a gold-tone tassel
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
- Aluminium alloy body with a gold-tone finish
- Kingfisher-blue enamel in the manner of dian cui, with gold-tone detailing
- Face finished in the manner of mother-of-pearl with pearlescent gradient enamel
- Cat's eye cabochons and red bead accents
- High-definition mirror
- Gold-tone tassel
- Butterfly mirror approximately 15 ร 10.5 cm with the wings open
- Presented in a colour gift box approximately 18 ร 19 ร 2.7 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.
