Japanese Silver and Enamel Mirror Frame

Description:

Japanese Silver and Enamel Mirror Frame, early 20th century, unsigned, the reticulated frame decorated with polychrome enamel wisteria vines and various flowers, mounted to a velvet ground, total size 17 1/8 x 15 in.
Estimate $300-500

Easel backing to frame missing two pins to hinge. Enamel frame with age-related wear: scattered cracking and minor losses to enamel throughout, some minor breaks to thinner silver silver elements, lifting from backing to upper right where pin is missing. Velvet with wear throughout.


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