White sandalwood carved figure mirror branch

[White sandalwood carved figure mirror branch]

White sandalwood carved figure mirror branch, late Qing Dynasty, 30 cm high, 30 cm long, and 24 cm wide. The old collection of the Qing Palace
This object is made in Guangdong and is rectangular in shape. It is divided into two parts: one end of the mirror support cover is connected to a glass mirror. When the cover is opened, the glass mirror can be tilted and supported on the top of the mirror support; A drawer is set at the bottom of the mirror support to hold cosmetics such as combs, rouge, and powder. The mirror is attached with a silver plated bat clasp and handle
The entire body of the mirror supports is carved with shallow and deep relief techniques to create landscapes such as pavilions, pavilions, courtyards, flowers, birds, trees, and figures and birds. Among the numerous characters, there are scenes of old people playing chess, literati and scholars meeting, singing girls embracing a lute, and children playing games. In addition, there are scenes of martial arts in local operas, where several steeds follow their masters, either galloping, standing upright, or ready to go. The warriors stand in different postures and are majestic. The craftsman is skilled in carving, using a knife like a pen, and carving some parts up to five levels, effectively increasing the three-dimensional feel of the decoration. The vivid shapes of the characters and the intricate layout of the scenery fully demonstrate the exquisite level of Guangdong wood carving in the late Qing Dynasty
This is a tribute from Guangdong Province in the late Qing Dynasty dedicated to the Qing Palace for the daily dressing of empresses.