Lot 73. A Mughal-style 'Chrysanthemum' gem-inlaid jade hand mirror, Qing dynasty (1644-1911); length 5 1/2 in. 13.9 cm. Estimate 12,000-18,000 USD. Lot sold 27,500 USD. Photo Sotheby's

the central mirror-back carved as a chrysanthemum flowerhead set upon a faceted handle, the frame inlaid with gold-wire and foil-backed diamonds, rubies, emeralds to depict a floral scroll, the handle further embellished with split pearl and sapphire, the stone of a grayishgreen color, with fitted case. 2 pieces. 

Provenance: S.J. Phillips Ltd., London,1983