The Year of the Dragon
April 19, 2024
Every year as the Lunar New Year approaches I try to find the right image to send auspicious wishes This year – the Year of
CHINESE EXPORT SILVER TEA CADDY
$562,490,191.00
Description
A Chinese Export silver tea caddy
The caddy has four curving sides decorated with shaped lozenges – two worked https://www.youthttps://studio.youtube.com/video/qAheDJEWHkcube.com/shorts/qAheDJEWHkcwith fine draghttps://www.youthttps://studio.youtube.com/video/qAheDJEWHkcube.com/shorts/qAheDJEWHkcons (symbolising strength ) and two with chrysanthemums. This autumn flower symbolises vitality and happiness.
Just to be on the safe side the round closely fitting lid is engraved with the Chinese character for happiness. You can never get too much happiness!
The background is lightly hammered – something that could only be done by hand
By Wang HIng of Hong Kong , this is an example of the fine work produced by his work shop.
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Additional Information
Maker: Wang Hing of Hong Kong
Date of manufacture: late 19th century
Dimensions: 12cms high
Weight: 235 grams
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