The Year of the Dragon
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Chinese Export silver BASKET
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Description
A Chinese Export silver basket that could have been originally crafted as a wedding basket – all the auspicious motifs are there
Bamboo for resilience
Plum blossom for new beginnings
Chrysanthemums that bloom through the frost
All worked around a tranquil scene
The perfect recipe for a marriage
Additional Information
Maker: unknown maker
Date of manufacture: c 1900
Dimensions: 24cms diameter
Weight: 380 grams
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