A Chinese export reverse-painted mirror picture Circa 1765

within its original conforming molded and carved Chinese hardwood frame with a cut-brass hanger.

Overall good condition; the mirror picture retaining strong colors but with some minor losses to paint mainly around the bottom edge; the white of the woman's gown becoming diaphanous; some minor inpainting to the man's tail coat; pitting to the silvering of the mirror with some minor losses and a larger loss to the top left corner; the frame in good condition with typical wear and rubbing.
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