Song Dynasty Chrysanthemum Petal Copper-Wrapped Silver Tea Tray

Vessel Type: Tea Tray

Artist: dayatang / Hong Jike,ICH Inheritor of Silverware Forging Craft

Material: Copper-Clad Silver (99.99% Purity)

Specifications : Total weight : 370g

Unlike stone, copper, and iron, silver is particularly suitable as a tray for porcelain and purple clay teapots. Its surface has a soft touch and is quiet, giving people a sense of security when handling their beloved teapots and gaiwans.
The chrysanthemum-petal copper-plated silver tea tray is shaped like a chrysanthemum with twenty-four petals, has a slightly curved belly, and a ring foot. It is made of copper-plated silver.
The copper plating is fired to a bright red color, deliberately creating an interesting sense of imperfection.
Produced by Dayatang, this work is by Hong Jike, an inheritor of intangible cultural heritage.

Song Dynasty Style: The design is derived from the celadon chrysanthemum petal pattern plate of the Song Dynasty.

Many vessels from the Tang and Song dynasties were shaped like flower petals. This design has remained popular in China and continues to influence Japan to this day.

Song Dynasty ceramics were exquisitely beautiful, reaching new heights in their unique aesthetic taste and artistic style. Floral motifs were a popular decorative theme in Song ceramics, characterized by their elegant patterns and flowing lines. Among these, the chrysanthemum pattern became one of the most representative floral designs, widely used in ceramic decoration by numerous renowned kilns, including the Ding and Yaozhou kilns, employing a wide variety of decorative techniques.

Chrysanthemums, as one of the flowers most revered for their integrity in ancient times, have long been believed to promote health and longevity. They are also considered the "recluse" among flowers, praised for their resilience in the face of strong winds and harsh frost, thus often used as a metaphor for a virtuous person.