1900-1933
GUSN-12262
Rectangular brass frame with curved dragon and shield crest. Frame has scalloped corners, elaborate organic and geometric ornamentation with cartouche-like banding. Encloses a mirrored beveled glass. Elaborately curved foot or stand on the back.
cheval glasses
mirrors
beveling
brass (alloy)
glass (material)
cartouches (ornament)
figure- and animal-derived motifs
floral patterns
geometric patterns
scalloping
shields (motifs)
crests (motifs)
Brass
Glass
Beveled
Scalloped
Floral
Geometric
Cartouche
Band
Dragon
Shield Crest
MIRROR, CHEVAL
Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),
Unknown
Japan
20.125 x 14.125 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Ralph May
1971.1548
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