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 card case dating from the 1880’s – later card cases have hinged lids but this card case has the traditional pull opening
On one side of the case chrysanthemums have been repousse worked and there is a shield cartouche for engraving – chrysanthemums bloom through the frost
On the reverse dragons cavorting in the clouds have been worked. Dragons symbolise strength
This is a fine card case with good crisp detail.
It can be used but also a fine addition to a collection
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