The Year of the Dragon
November 7, 2024
Every year as the Lunar New Year approaches I try
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A Japanese Export silver double skinned bowl with a scalloped edge emphasised with a little curl at intervals
The outer bowl has been repousse worked in classic Japanese high relief with a dragon against a background meant to represent clouds
The dragon motif symbolises power, change, and spirituality
The inner skin of this bowl is fine condition – often the interiors of these bowls show the passage of time
A fine piece for the collector.
Every year as the Lunar New Year approaches I try
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