Chinese Export Dallas Museum Carp Platter, Large Cream 6in Diameter

6in Diameter

6" DIA X 7

The Word Shou (Pronounced "Show") Is The Chinese Word For Longevity

for sophisticated arrangements in the unmistakable style of Ginori 1735

The Lime Napkin Weight is hand painted with bright green enamel

Chinese Export Dallas Museum Carp Platter, Large Cream 6in DiameterTo The Chinese, The Carp Is A Symbol Of Success And Plenty. This Stylized Goldfish Seems To Swim Toward Us, Providing A Splash Of Color In The Center Of Ornately Painted Gold Borders. The Lively Carp With Its Rose Tail, The Vigorous Twist Of Its Body, The Delicate Pectoral Fins And The Endearing Wide Eyed Innocence Of Its Whiskered Head, Is A Delightful Tour De Force. Perhaps Inspired By A Baroque Silver Or Faience Shape, This Platter Was Probably