Set of belt-watch plaques with European champleve enamels , 19th century
- Image Number: K1D005488N000000000PAC
- Dynasty: Qing dynasty
- Category: Miscellaneous objects
- Function: Clothing, accessories, clocks and watches
- Material: Mineral/glass/tinted glass
- Description:
Three dials, large and small, are embedded in a metal bracket. The inlay is filled with enamel and cut glass. The middle part is the head, and the upper and lower parts are the plates. A total of three dials are assembled as belt ornaments. [ Clocks and Watches Western clocks and watches were introduced into China during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and continued to be valued and loved by the court and the official business class, becoming one of the important media for cultural exchanges between China and the West in modern times. The imperial court of the Qing Dynasty used clocks of various forms for display. In addition to the standing type and the clock with different ornate components, there were also pocket watches of exquisite design that could be worn with you. These products, equipped with sophisticated mechanical devices and integrating different decorative styles, not only have the function of timing, but also show their identity and can be used as valuables for appreciation and collection.
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