Big & Small Auspicious Mirror
Traditional Chinese Symbolic Desk Ornament
An elegant expression of Chinese decorative symbolism, the Big & Small Auspicious Mirror combines ornate gold-tone metalwork, rich turquoise detailing and traditional auspicious inscriptions in a distinctive freestanding design.
Created as a two-sided ornamental piece, it features an elaborately framed plaque on one side and a reflective mirror on the reverse. The square upper section is supported by a slender decorative stem and a flared circular pedestal, making it an attractive accent for a study, bookshelf, display cabinet or office desk.
Cultural Heritage & Symbolism
In Chinese tradition, auspicious inscriptions and decorative motifs have long been incorporated into household ornaments, ceremonial objects and gifts to express wishes for good fortune, prosperity and harmonious living.
The design includes several distinctive elements:
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地高賜福 (Dì Gāo Cì Fú): The central inscription, associated with blessings and good fortune bestowed by the earth.
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大吉大利 (Dà Jí Dà Lì): Appearing along the side borders, this familiar expression conveys wishes for great good fortune and favourable outcomes.
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一本萬利 (Yī Běn Wàn Lì): Featured around the mirror on the reverse, this expression conveys the traditional aspiration for exceptional returns from a modest investment.
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Decorative knots and animal motifs: Traditional ornamental details complement the inscriptions, together with contemporary currency symbols.
The name Big & Small Auspicious Mirror refers to the Big and Small Auspicious Stars recognised in certain Chinese metaphysical traditions. The ornament reflects the visual language and symbolism associated with those traditions.
Design & Display
With its turquoise enamel-style detailing, polished gold-tone finish and intricate raised borders, this piece offers an unusual combination of traditional Chinese ornamentation and contemporary decorative design.
Its compact freestanding form makes it suitable for displaying individually or alongside books, ceramics and other collected objects.
Product Details
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Product: Big & Small Auspicious Mirror
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Design: Double-sided decorative plaque with mirror reverse
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Material: Metal
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Finish: Gold-tone with turquoise detailing
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Height: Approximately 16 cm
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Length: Approximately 7 cm
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Width: Approximately 4.7 cm
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Weight: Approximately 460 g
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SKU: 007002500055
Measurements are approximate. Decorative inscriptions and motifs form part of the product's traditional symbolic design.
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