The Year of the Dragon
November 7, 2024
Every year as the Lunar New Year approaches I try
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A large Chinese Export silver oval tray. The centre of the tray is hand engraved with a bird nestling amongst flowering chrysanthemum branches.
Chrysanthemums bloom through the frost . The curled handles show the influence of the western Art Nouveau movement on the Chinese silversmiths in the early years of the 20th century.
Fine condition.
Every year as the Lunar New Year approaches I try
A sauce boat, gravy boat, or saucière is a low