Mirror Case with Pattern of Rock, Chrysanthemums, and Pomegranates
Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95)
Not on view
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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