Mirror Case with Pattern of Rock, Chrysanthemums, and Pomegranates

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Mirror Case with Pattern of Rock, Chrysanthemums, and Pomegranates, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Silk threads applied to plain-weave silk crepe, Overall: 14 1/2 x 14 1/2 in. ( x cm), Textiles-Embroidered, Glass was not much used before the twentieth century in making Chinese mirrors; instead, a highly polished metal surface provided the reflection. When not in use, a mirror could be stored in a case like this

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Size: 4891px × 4828px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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