Featured ANTIQUE CHINESE TABLETOP MIRROR

Maybe the same workshop. A serious expert might know for certain, but we don't have one of those.

 

All we have is a bunch of enthusiasts!!

 

...many of which would gladly give it a spot in their home if you can't manage to find one in your home.

 

I think we are more than just that...

 

...out of my cold, dead, rotting hands!!

 

More research, and information gleamed from collectors more knowledgeable than I, seem to confirm my suspicions that the mirror is Peranakan, or at least Peranakan adjacent.

Very excited by the confirmation!

 

Looks like a nice, solidly made piece, and 30x30"?? Wow! Thanks for sharing!

 

Give or take an inch, yes. Plenty substantial!

 

Superb! I'm thinking more Indochina side
Several others, less tall and beautiful than yours in France. One:
http://www.encheres-nantes-labaule....-frise-feuillagee-et-de-personnages-72-5-x-49

 

I agree that is more likely than China or the Straits. It could still have been traded to the Straits, of course, not that far away.

Vietnam is still known for exquisite MOP inlay in natural woods, whereas China has more inlay in lacquer.

 

I was told that the style was more indicative of Southern China (from which most Peranakan families -- including mine -- have their roots), which is why they would've been interested in purchasing items like this. The auction-house also listed it as Chinese.

 

Gosh that’s impressive. I see the word “fine” used a lot in auction listings. This is quite fine.

 

I'm very pleased to have it. I just hope I can find someplace nice to display it one day.