The Autumn season begins, with festivities starting and the full holiday season ahead. This month finds us in our gallery, rearranging from the September Asia Week and starting our preparation for The Annual Delaware Antiques Show early next month.
In Chinese lore, the chrysanthemum is the flower of the season. It is symbolic of a variety of positive qualities including: endurance, vitality, modesty, longevity, purity, and even retirement! These reflect their natural beauty, span from growth to bloom, and believed medicinal benefits. It is not surprising to see the chrysanthemum featured as a motif in the decorative arts. The use of specific flowers and animals, and even combinations of these give a remarkable hidden meaning to many objects. Beyond the totality of the beauty of the object, these component parts form an all- encompassing mosaic of emotion and expression.
Many of our porcelains include chrysanthemums in their decoration. We invite you to come have a look either in person at our gallery or in the many objects featured on our site in the catalogue section.
Our gallery is open Monday- Friday from 10 AM to 6 PM, and by appointment outside of these hours.
We welcome your visit and inquiries!
Steven, Andrew, and Joshua Chait