The Year of the Dragon
November 7, 2024
Every year as the Lunar New Year approaches I try
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An exceptionally heavy Japanese Export silver table box
The style with the legs on each corner reminds one of the torii gates at the Shinto shrines
The sides and lid are hand engraved with flying cranes in the clouds
In Japanese folklore, the crane (or Tsuru in Japanese) is a strong majestic bird that mates for life and is said to live for a thousand years. It symbolizes honour, good fortune, loyalty, and longevity.
This box may well have been used for cigarettes when it was originally made but now make a fine addition to a collection
Exceptional weight
Every year as the Lunar New Year approaches I try
A sauce boat, gravy boat, or saucière is a low