The Year of the Dragon
Every year as the Lunar New Year approaches I try to find the right image to send auspicious wishes This year – the Year of
$562,490,191.00
A Chinese Export silver tea kettle.
The shaped body is hand engraved with different flower motifs with birds and butterflies. Chrysanthemums bloom through the frost, plum blossom for new beginnings, butterflies for nuptial bliss – all tied together with the bamboo motif for resilience which has been used for the handle , finial and stand of the kettle.
The form of the kettle shows the influence of the Western Art Nouveau movement of the early 1900’s.
Excellent weight and condition.
Every year as the Lunar New Year approaches I try to find the right image to send auspicious wishes This year – the Year of
Our big event of the year! Fine Art Asia 2023 After four years we are finallly able to show all our wonderful treasures at this
A Silver Quiz Having had fun putting together this quiz I thought I should put it up as a blog…. Question 1How many marks would