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 tea caddy dating from the last years of the 19th century
The caddy is unusual because of the shape – square – and shows the influence of the western Art Nouveau movement on Chinese Export silver craftsmen
The four sides have different flowers some with birds
Chrysanthemums bloom through the frost, plum blossom for new beginnings , peonies for prosperity, good luck, love and honour.
Maybe this tea caddy was specially commissioned for a wedding or anniversary present?
Fine condition
Every year as the Lunar New Year approaches I try
A sauce boat, gravy boat, or saucière is a low