From the subtle to the exuberantly gaudy.. so much wonderful work that you will need several visits to take it all in. A real review to come...
From the MFA Collections Catalog:
"Silver,
partially gilded, decorated in champlevé, basse-taille, and cloisonné
enamels, with cut out base supported on four cast turtles, enameled with
geometric patterns, naturalistic scenes, and facsimile prints
surrounding a sea with carp. Fitted with a drawer etched and parcel-gilt
in three colors. Base supports four shaped letter racks in geometric
patterns flanked by two rolling blotters topped with "shi-shi" dogs
holding brocade balls. Removable central section has a vase-shaped pen
holder decorated with female figures, plants, and field mice in
kimonos, flanked by nesting boxes enameled in landscape and geometric
motifs. Removable lids topped by a beetle and a wasp in gold and
basse-taille enamel." Did they leave anything out? I don't think so, but
I admire the Parisian exuberance here!
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