Butterfly Ginkgo 9 Piece Demitasse Cups and Stand Set
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Web ID: 12692215Michael's fascination with a particular type of ginkgo tree, the ginkgo Biloba or "Butterfly ginkgo" which grows with a double leaf reminiscent of a butterfly's wings gave rise to a fantasia image of the plant.
Product Features
- Product dimension - stand - 5.75" L x 5" W x 9" H, cup - 2.25" H x 2.25" diameter, saucer - 0.5" H x 4.75" diameter
- Set includes 4 demitasse cups, 4 saucers and 1 stand
- Product weight - 8 lbs
- A unique and artistic presentation of Flora as Fauna
- Executed at the highest level of handcraftsmanship, each piece is rendered in solid bronze with acid etched cocoon-shaped vessels
- The pieces in the collection are a tour de force of Indian craft and capture the poetic spirit that is so deeply indicative of Michael's work
- The first time I saw this tree, it literally looked like it had been completely overtaken by butterflies as if they would all take flight the moment I walked too close or made a noise
- The idea that the leaves could evoke the beauty of butterflies was magical to me, like trees that can metamorphose from flora to fauna in the blink of an eye
- Each metal object undergoes a series of grinding, buffing and polishing techniques
- Variations or 'imperfections' in the product's finish are characteristic of the creation process
- Porcelain, Stand Hand Textured Stainless Steel, Natural and Oxidized Brass, Marble
- Hand Wash with Gentle Detergent, Dry Immediately with Soft Cloth, Avoid Any detergent with Lemon or Other Acidic Agents, Dishwasher Safe
- Imported
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