A Chinese Export silver perfume flask.
This perfume flask was made by Luen Wo – one of the best Chinese Export silversmiths
The whole perfume is closely worked with flowering chrysanthemums.
Look carefully and there is still some of the original gilding – the centre of each flower was gilded with gold – extra special.
Chrysanthemums symbolise devoted love, loyalty, happiness, longevity, and joy.
The must have been a gift for one extra special lady.
Every year as the Lunar New Year approaches I try