CHINESE EXPORT SILVER HAND MIRROR

A Chinese Export silver hand mirror The round back of the mirror has been repoussé worked with two four clawed dragons worked in the clouds. There is magic pearl in the centre which forms a reserve for engraving Two more dragons have been cast and form the handle – most unusual Four clawed dragons were usually reserved for the senior mandarins but we do sometimes see four claws on Chinese Export silver items crafted for the foreigners