A George II Chinese export glass painted mirror

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This George II Chinese export reverse glass painted mirror depicting a portrait of a Chinese lady seated by a window under a blue curtain, holding a ruyi sceptre in her hand, wearing a red robe with embroidered hems and a blue stole, her hair adorned with an elaborate hairdress, mounted in original shaped walnut frame.

The Ruyi sceptre that she is holding is a Chinese curved decorative object that serves as either a ceremonial scepter in Chinese Buddhism or a talisman symbolizing power and good fortune.
Origin and period
Collection Marianne L. Dreesmann-van der Spek
Name
A George II Chinese export glass painted mirror
Origins
China
Measurements
Height: 73 cm, Width: 41 cm
Reference
DAAA100624
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