Oriental Moon-Shaped Fan
£5800
Story (Left) – Spring
Peonies usually bloom from late spring. In Chinese culture, they represent beauty, love, wealth, and high status in society.
Magpies are considered a messenger of good luck and are known as “birds of joy.” These magical birds are often found in pairs, representing love, bliss, and happiness in romantic partnerships.
Story (Right) – Autumn
Chrysanthemums signify nobility and elegance. Blooming in late fall, they are representative of autumn. Chrysanthemums are often associated with longevity and perseverance since they can withstand harsh environments.
The cicada symbolizes nobility and purity, while butterflies represent grace, happiness, and romantic bliss.
Details:
Material: Sterling silver and oil ink
Measurement: 27 x 16.4 x 1.5 cm
Oriental Hairpin Objet d’art
£2100
Story (Left)
In Chinese culture, the butterfly is seen as a symbol of reincarnation. There is also a romantic element to it as it is believed that couples who see two butterflies flying together are guaranteed a lifetime of love and happiness.
Story (Left)
The peony displayed in the art piece is a symbol of wealth and prosperity. In Chinese and Japanese cultures, peony is often regarded as the “king of flowers”. Peony also symbolises love and romance and were often the flower chosen for weddings in Chinese antiquity. It is considered one of the most beautiful and elegant flowers in Asia.
Details:
Material: Sterling silver and oil ink
Measurement: 7.4 x 13 x 1.5 cm
Oriental Mirror Objet d’art
£3800
Story (Left)
Covert Eight Immortals: The Eight Immortals are a group of legendary figures in Chinese mythology. Each immortal has the ability to transfer their divine power into a vessel. Together, these eight vessels are called the “Covert Eight Immortals.” The peaches in the center of the design are associated with springtime, fertility, and longevity.
Story (Right)
Feathers that surround the mirror are a symbol of good luck and nobility.
Details:
Material: Sterling silver and oil ink
Measurement: 13 x 13 x 1.5 cm
Oriental Flowerpot Shoes Objet d’art
£4100
Story
The magpie in Chinese culture is regarded as the “bird of joy” and is considered an omen of good luck. The motifs near the top border of the shoes represent wealth, which is resembled by its ancient coin-like shape.
Details:
Material: Sterling silver and oil ink
Measurement: 20.7 x 12 x 1.7 cm
Oriental Earrings Objet d’art
£2880
Story (Left)
The peacock is a symbol of divinity, beauty, power, and nobility in ancient times. Two peacocks represent a good marriage and relationship. The five bats that surround the peacock represent the five blessings: wealth, longevity, prosperity, virtue, and a tranquil and successful conclusion.
Story (Right)
The character for the lotus is a homophonic character, which, like many Mandarin characters, has a pronounced sound that can have different meanings. The lotus character in Mandarin represents a collection symbolizing unity. The flower itself is regarded as the sacred flower and is often associated with qualities such as integrity, righteousness, beauty, and purity.
The Bao Xiang flowers (pronounced “Bao Sh’young Hua”), seen in the center of the design, are fictional hybrid flowers with characteristics from several flowers such as peony, lotus, chrysanthemum, pomegranate, and others.
The homophonic character for a bat in Mandarin represents “blessing.” Five bats represent the five blessings: wealth, longevity, prosperity, virtue, and a tranquil and successful conclusion.
Details:
Material: Sterling silver and oil ink
Measurement: 12 x 7.4 x 1.5 cm (Each)
Oriental Makeup Box Objet d’art
£2200
Story (Left)
These plum blossoms on the top of the box symbolise perseverance, strength, endurance and an unbounded spirit because it blooms during winter time. The chrysanthemum on the side of the makeup box signifies longevity and happiness in Asian culture.
Story (Right)
The motif on the top of the box is known as Karakusamon. It is a decorative motif often found in Chinese and Japanese art featuring tendrils and spirals of climbing plants. It symbolises blessing and nobility. The chrysanthemum flower on the side of the makeup box is the symbol of longevity and happiness.
Details:
Material: Sterling silver and oil ink
Measurement: 13 x 7 x 1.5 cm