The Mandarin convex mirror was inspired by the beautiful carved “coral”beads I found at the Tucson Gem & Mineral show. Each bead is carved with traditional Chinese design motifs. To compliment the splendid red color I used gold metal leaf on the frame and pale gold colored transparent Venetian glass rods. The innermost ring of glass have a thin string of hot orange running through the rods.
The Mandarin convex mirror is about 7.75 inches in diameter. It is being shipped to my NYC venue, KRB. Call 212-288-2221 for more information.
Jewelry for Walls!
The art of carving through layers of lacquer probably began during the Chinese Tang dynasty. The lacquer was a combination of tree sap( Toxicodendron vernicifluum) and cinnabar that was applied in layers then meticulously carved. Needless to say the objects made were a luxury.
Mandarins in Chinese culture were highly educated, scholarly bureaucrats. They were officials who immersed themselves in poetry, literature and Confucian learning as well as duties as a public servant.
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