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AUSPICIOUS DESIGNS Many Chinese works of art and furniture, together with those inspired by the allure of the east, are often richly adorned with ornamentation that holds symbolic value and resonance with Chinese tradition. The flowing botanical forms of the openwork carving to the screen (lot 3 below) incorporate the chrysanthemum, representing longevity and endurance, which suitably compliments the wonderfully vibrant dragon, which denotes benevolence, prosperity and longevity. Much of the furniture produced during the lengthy Qing dynasty is highly regarded for its wealth of pageantry and as seen in the following examples carved in hongmu or 'blackwood'.
A PAIR OF GEORGE III SILVER TEA CADDIES
MARK OF JOHN TAYLEUR, LONDON, 1788
Details
A PAIR OF GEORGE III SILVER TEA CADDIES
MARK OF JOHN TAYLEUR, LONDON, 1788
Square with cut corners and chinoiserie panels, the floral-chased covers with rose finials, the sides chased with figures, trees and pavillions
5½ in. high (14 cm.)
40 oz. (1240 gm.) (2)
MARK OF JOHN TAYLEUR, LONDON, 1788
Square with cut corners and chinoiserie panels, the floral-chased covers with rose finials, the sides chased with figures, trees and pavillions
5½ in. high (14 cm.)
40 oz. (1240 gm.) (2)
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