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Antique French Wyvern Platter

Name: Antique French Wyvern Platter
Price: 14224 USD
Availability: InStock

$14,224

Roi de Sicile Galerie

Paris, FR

Condition Notes: Excellent — This vintage piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight … moreExcellent — This vintage piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight restorations. less

Description: Superb rouen wyvern platter ("à la guivre"), 18th century france. Exquisite and rare museum quality piece. Decorations of a parrot … more Superb rouen wyvern platter ("à la guivre"), 18th century france. Exquisite and rare museum quality piece. Decorations of a parrot carrying a branch, butterflies, an aquatic landscape and an asian wyvern dragon.

these dragons are different from those found in european fairy tales and films. In china, they're in the arts, zodiac signs and festivals ("dragon dance" at chinese new year). They embody power, perseverance\. Linked to the sky and water, they have meteorological powers, such as making it rain. So they often live in tumultuous rivers, at the bottom of oceans\. Hence the lake over which this dragon "flies". What's more, this earthenware dragon has a long serpentine body, a ferocious bearded mouth and the sharp claws (or talons) of an eagle, just like in chinese tradition. Legends also tell us that these creatures undergo many transformations, their bodies sometimes consisting of nine different animal parts. You'll find at least three of them here: shrimp (or rabbit or demon) eyes, deer antlers and catfish whiskers.

dimensions in cm ( h x l x d ) : 44.5 x 34.5 x 4.5 i have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs,
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