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 (金嵌宝石镀空花卉纹八角盒), 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 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.