The Year of the Dragon
November 7, 2024
Every year as the Lunar New Year approaches I try
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A Chinese Export silver bowl by the well respected firm of Luen Wo of Shanghai
This fine presentation bowl has applied flowering plum blossom branches symbolising new beginnings.
Birds nestle amongst the blossoms
The gallery top is most unusual. The pierced gallery is worked with flowering chrysanthemums – that bloom through the frost
For sure this piece was specially commissioned – most likely for a wedding but also maybe for a silver wedding anniversary
Every year as the Lunar New Year approaches I try
A sauce boat, gravy boat, or saucière is a low