The Year of the Dragon
November 7, 2024
Every year as the Lunar New Year approaches I try
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A classic Chinese Export silver bowl.
This double skinned export silver bowl has a fine four clawed dragon worked on the outer polished surface.
The dragon symbolises strenght and virility. Four claws on a dragon was usually reserved for high officials. but most of the Chinese EXport silver pieces show dragons with four clawas. Only the Emporer got five claws.
The top has a reeded border.
Fabulous quality and weight
Every year as the Lunar New Year approaches I try
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