This mirror takes the form of a butterfly, its wings opening to reveal the glass within. The design is drawn from a Qing dynasty silver-gilt butterfly hairpin (银镀金蝴蝶纹簪) held in the Palace Museum, its wings enamelled in kingfisher blue and traced in gold, recalling the look of the old dian cui (点翠) work. In Chinese tradition the butterfly is an emblem of joy, love and long life, and here it is caught mid-flight, wings spread, a bright mirror to hold up to a fair face.
Key Features
Takes the form of a butterfly whose wings open to reveal the mirror
Drawn from a Qing silver-gilt butterfly hairpin in the Palace Museum, reimagined in enamel and relief
The butterfly (蝴蝶), a long-loved emblem of joy, love and long life
Wings enamelled in kingfisher blue that recalls the look of dian cui (点翠), traced in bright gold
A face worked in the manner of mother-of-pearl with a soft pearlescent gradient, set with cat's eye cabochons and small red bead flowers
Finished with a gold-tone tassel
Who This Is For
For the woman who keeps beauty close at hand and finds meaning in the old stories. A considered gift for a mother, a daughter, or a dear friend, and a quiet companion for anyone drawn to the flowering of the seasons. Equally at home tucked into an evening bag or resting on a dressing table among one's most treasured things.
Materials & Details
Aluminium alloy body with a gold-tone finish
Kingfisher-blue enamel in the manner of dian cui, with gold-tone detailing
Face finished in the manner of mother-of-pearl with pearlescent gradient enamel
Cat's eye cabochons and red bead accents
High-definition mirror
Gold-tone tassel
Butterfly mirror approximately 15 × 10.5 cm with the wings open
Presented in a colour gift box approximately 18 × 19 × 2.7 cm
Measurements taken by hand and may vary slightly
A Note on Authenticity
Lower-priced copies of these mirrors circulate widely in the market. They can resemble ours in a photograph, yet they differ in the materials used, the quality of the enamel and plating, and the care taken in their finishing. Every Tang Heritage mirror is a genuine article, sourced and finished to the standard we stand behind, and its quality shows in the hand. We ask that you purchase only from Tang Heritage or our authorised channels, and that you exercise caution with listings priced well below ours, as they are unlikely to be the same piece.
Care
Keep away from hard or sharp objects to protect the surface design. Wipe the mirror gently with a soft, dry cloth. Store in its box when not in use.
At Tang Heritage, we stand by the quality and craftsmanship of our products with our Heritage Refund Policy. If there’s any issue with your order, you can contact us at cs@tangheritage.com within 30 days of receiving it, and we’ll make it right — no questions asked.
This iron-clad quality assurance guarantee has been part of our commitment to excellence since the very beginning, ensuring your peace of mind with every purchase. It’s also the reason our customers trust us and keep coming back year after year.
Experience the artistry of Tang Heritage risk-free, knowing that your satisfaction is always our top priority.
Found A Tang Heritage Bag Online But Unsure If It’s the Real Thing?
Many of our sold out designs have begun appearing on the secondary market. While we’re honored by the growing interest, we also understand your concerns. Fortunately, every genuine Tang Heritage bag comes with two key markers of authenticity:
✓ A metal authenticity card included with every original purchase
✓ An engraved serial number unique to each bag, logged in our internal records
If you’re unsure about a listing or a secondhand purchase, reach out to us directly. We’ll gladly verify the serial number for you—no matter where the bag was bought. Email us atcs@tangheritage.com for peace of mind.
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