Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Swivel Table Mirror, Large, Early 20th Century 

Description: 21.5 inches tall, Chinese vanity mirror set in a bronze frame that suspends and spins from two cloisonne arms.   The cloisonne cradle and turned pedestal are filled with jewel-like enamels. Designs include intricate florals, various Chinese symbols, bats, and Phoenix birds. Blood reds, cobalt, royal blues, white, pinks, oranges and pale yellow.  Many designs are shaded in two colors.

The mirrors themselves are etched from behind. One side has lively, reflective bubbles that encircle the mirror. The other side has two chirping birds, one is perched on a branch of cherry blossoms, the second in flight. The design and placement of the branch and birds recalls Chinese scroll paintings. 

I located another example that was also 21.5” tall and it  brought $2200.00 at auction this past year.  

The mirror and pedestal detach and will be shipped detached.

Dimensions: 

Height: 54 cm / 21.5 in
Width: 38 cm / 15 in
Depth: 20.3 cm / 8 in

Mirror: 30.5 cm / 12 in diameter

Date: After 1949

Origin: China (Republic of)

Condition: Excellent condition, no chips or cracks in mirror or enamel. One of the cloisonne clamps that hold the mirror is missing a small piece of turquoise, easily replaced.   There is light tarnishing from age in places around the edge of the mirrors. The mirror tilts slightly back, a simple piece of a  paper wedge would rectify it.

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