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
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A Chinese Export silver presentation bowl
The curved raised polished body of the bowl is finely worked with a dragon
Dragons symbolise supernatural power, wisdom, strength, and hidden knowledge. It was probably the most popular motif for the foreigners living in China and buying the Export silver
The dragon curves around the bowl and there is a round reserve for engraving
The scalloped top of the bowl has bamboo detail ( bamboo symbolises resilience)
We have several beautiful dragon bowls but this one is different – the shape , the bamboo detail top and the very three dimensional form of the dragon
Fine 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