A Chinese nephrite jade and bronze-mounted hand mirror, Qing Dynasty

A Chinese nephrite jade and bronze-mounted hand mirror
Qing Dynasty
Formed from an oval slightly domed panel carved with an elephant surrounded by scrolling foliage, the handle formed from a dragon belt hook, conjoined by embossed and chased bronze mounts.
23cm (handle and mirror separated)

Condition Report
Handle (belt hook) has detached from the main mirror with associated losses to metal.  Jade elements appear good with only minor signs of age.

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