The Year of the Dragon
November 7, 2024
Every year as the Lunar New Year approaches I try
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A double skinned Japanese Export silver presentation bowl
The scallop edged bowl has flowering irises – the iris flower symbolises faith, courage, valour, hope and wisdom.
The iris was a very popular motif in Japanese Export silver and this classic shaped bowl is an excellent example
Note the fine detail of the flowers and the oh so lightly hammered background. The Japanese export silver makers were master craftsmen. They were well known for this very high relief on their pieces
Every year as the Lunar New Year approaches I try
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