Silver Pot with Petal Pattern (Cicada)

　　Product Model: 178#

　　Weight/g: 563

　　Dimensions: 162*136*201 mm, 1050 ml

　　The teapot boasts a round, full-bodied shape adorned with exquisitely crafted petal patterns that encircle its surface, lending it an exceptionally decorative appeal. The hand-hammered texture, refined over time, exudes a calm and dignified aura, testament to the superb craftsmanship. At the center of the drum-shaped lid sits a chrysanthemum-petal knob and a petal-patterned knob base; the lid’s surface is delicately embellished with carved floral motifs. The three-curved spout features elegant, fluid lines, while the leaf-shaped footrest remains as sturdy and solid as ever. A broad, flat handle seamlessly connects to the body, offering exceptional tensile strength and comfortable grip—its surface also decorated with intricate petal patterns, making it both exquisite and refined.

　　The cherry-blossom motif carries profound symbolic meanings—purity and nobility. Its message is one of life and lifelong happiness, embodying everyone’s hope for good things to come. In Lao She’s poem “Mount Mikasa in Nara,” he writes: “Don’t ask about homesickness when the moon hangs high in the sky; for the cherry blossoms here are even more beautiful than those in Luoyang.” When you miss your hometown, there’s no need at all to lift your eyes and gaze at the bright moon. If Luoyang’s peonies are out of reach, why not take a closer look at the cherry blossoms of the north? The technique used for this relief carving involves working from the inside outward, and each petal must lie flat on a single plane. The craftsmanship demands extremely high precision and skill.