This mirror is drawn from a Qing dynasty dian cui headpiece worked with phoenixes and peonies (点翠凤吹牡丹纹头面) held in the Palace Museum. A pair of phoenixes spread their wings around a peony in full bloom, their call heralding its flowering, their feathers rendered in kingfisher blue that recalls the old dian cui work, a craft of the Ming and Qing so prized it became a byword for luxury. In Chinese tradition the phoenix is the noblest of birds and a sign of grace and good fortune, and the peony the flower of wealth and honour, together an old wish for beauty, dignity and abundance.
Key Features
Drawn from a Qing dian cui phoenix-and-peony headpiece in the Palace Museum, reimagined in enamel and relief
A pair of phoenixes (凤凰), noblest of birds and an emblem of grace and good fortune, spread their wings around a central peony
The peony (牡丹), long honoured as the flower of wealth and honour
Feathers worked in kingfisher blue that recalls the look of dian cui (点翠), traced in matte gold
Built up in raised relief and filled with pearlescent lacquer for a deep, shifting lustre
Set with cat's eye cabochons, red bead accents and pearl accents, and finished with a gradient ice-silk 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
Zinc alloy body with matte gold electroplating
Kingfisher-blue enamel in the manner of dian cui
Pearlescent lacquer colour fill in raised relief
Cat's eye cabochons, red bead accents and pearl accents
High-definition mirror
Gradient ice-silk tassel
Mirror approximately 8 cm in diameter, with a tassel approximately 11 cm long
Presented in a hardcover gift box, approximately 14 × 14 × 2.8 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.
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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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