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The handle mirror of the Forbidden City
The handle mirror of the Forbidden City
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1.Core Details
- Product Name:Gifts from the Palace Museum: Palace Museum's characteristic hand-held mirror and small mirror cultural and creative products
- Brand: ichworks
- Origin: Made in China
- Material:Metal
2.Dimensions & Weight
- Product Size:The diameter is 10cm and the overall length is 19cm
- Weight:256g
3.Colors & Finishe
- Available Colors:A variety of patterns and styles are available for selection
- Surface Treatment:It is tough in texture, easy to shape and polish to present fine patterns, and can be preserved for a long time without rusting
4.Craft Details
- Production Method:It is made by casting or forging the mirror body with metal and engraving patterns, and then assembling the handle
- Main Features:The design is exquisite, with many beautiful patterns decorated on the body. It is easy to hold with a handle and combines practical functions with the aesthetic appeal of imperial craftsmanship
5.Usage & Scenarios
- Applicable Scenarios:It was mostly used for daily grooming in the imperial court and was also a display or gift to show one's status and position
- Usage Method:Hold the handle and use it with the mirror directly facing the area that needs to be reflected
6. Maintenance & Notes
- Maintenance Methods:Avoid bumps, moisture and oxidation. Regularly wipe gently with a soft cloth. Metal parts can be appropriately protected from moisture and rust. Precious materials should be properly maintained according to their characteristics
- Important Notes:When in use, handle with care to avoid bumps and knocks. Store away from damp and corrosive environments and prevent hard objects from scratching the mirror surface and patterns
7.Packaging & Shipping
- Packaging Method:Protective carton + soft cotton paper wrapping
- Production Cycle: The order will be dispatched within 3 to 5 working days
- Shipping Method:Free shipping to most countries; shipping fees for remote areas will be calculated at checkout; delivery takes 7 - 20 days after shipment
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This handcrafted small mirror cultural and creative product with the characteristics of the Forbidden City draws its design inspiration from the rich cultural elements of the Forbidden City. Whether it is the imagery in classical poetry and prose or the elegant shapes of the Forbidden City's cultural relics, they are all ingeniously integrated into it. Take the human-faced peach blossom handle mirror as an example. It combines the classical peach blossom image with the "pink and white peach blossom pattern celestial globe vase", and uses three-dimensional relief techniques to create fresh and tender pink peaches and dynamic colorful butterflies, which is exquisite and elegant. In terms of craftsmanship, the frame is cast from zinc alloy and undergoes multiple manual polishing processes to present a matte texture, which is wear-resistant and has a good touch. The mirror surface is made of high-quality materials, providing clear imaging. Some parts also adopt special coating processes to avoid dazzling reflections. From the perspective of cultural connotation, each handle mirror carries a piece of historical culture. For instance, the Moon Palace Jade Rabbit handle Mirror replicates the shape of the Tang Dynasty's rhombus-shaped mirror. The reliefs of the osmanthus tree, Chang 'e and the jade rabbit pounding medicine on it make people feel as if they have traveled through a thousand years. In terms of practicality, it is not only a great helper for daily touch-ups, but also features a magnetic card slot on the inner side of the mirror cover for storing cards, and a lanyard hole at the bottom of the handle for convenient accessory matching. Moreover, it is compact and portable, allowing for use anytime and anywhere. Whether for personal use or as a gift for friends and relatives, it is an excellent choice with both cultural value and practicality.
This handcrafted mirror with the characteristics of the Forbidden City is closely linked to intangible cultural heritage and represents an innovative extension of the inheritance and development of intangible cultural heritage. Its design inspiration is widely drawn from the intangible cultural heritage elements related to the Forbidden City. For instance, the Moon Palace Jade Rabbit Handle Mirror is based on the popular rhombus-shaped mirror of the Tang Dynasty and replicates the Tang Dynasty "Moon Palace Mirror" in the collection of the Palace Museum. In the mirror, the jade rabbit is pounding medicine, the clouds and the moon are interwoven, and osmanthus flowers are fragrant. The legends and cultural connotations carried by the Moon Palace Mirror are precisely the embodiment of intangible cultural heritage fields such as folk literature and traditional fine arts. In terms of production techniques, traditional skills are employed. For instance, the frame of the mirror is cast from zinc alloy and then undergoes multiple manual polishing processes to present a matte texture, which is similar to the inheritance of traditional metalworking techniques. Some three-dimensional relief patterns of flowers, auspicious beasts, etc., are also related to traditional carving techniques. In every detail of the carving, the persistent pursuit of exquisite craftsmanship in intangible cultural heritage skills is passed down. At the same time, it also promotes the dissemination of intangible cultural heritage. When people use or display this handle mirror, they are inadvertently allowing more people to come into contact with intangible cultural heritage, injecting vitality into the continuation and development of intangible cultural heritage in modern society.
