Silver Wine Kettle -Blessing Enamel Wine Set

 The body of this kettle is chisel carved with the Chinese Longevity God. He strokes his long beard with a kind smile. Beside him are pines and grass, which are a real paradise. As "Shiji • Fengshan " recorded, the Longevity God was actually Antarctic Canopus. Those who have a sight at him will be blessed, so many worship and pray for him.” The kettle is made with filigree enamel and is inlaid with jewelries. The craft of filigree enamel prevailed in Ming and Qing Dynasties. It was usually used for manufacturing the noble decorative arts for the royals and it was regarded as a treasure peculiar to the royals. The process of the craft is quite complex, so it can be seen as the essence of brilliant traditional Chinese crafts. The kettle is colorful and exquisite. It is not only a precious art, but also a good collection with the meaning of longevity and auspice.