Saturday, November 8, 2008

CAMBODIAN SILVER ROOSTER $325










This rooster is divided lengthwise into two, with the head, back and tail comprising the upper section and the feet and stomach the lower half. It is hand-decorated in the traditional style of the Cambodian silversmiths. This would make a very unique gift for a lover of the Rooster.

Occupying the 10th position in the Chinese Zodiac, the Rooster symbolizes such character traits as confidence, pompousness and motivation. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rooster are loyal, trustworthy individuals who are blunt when it comes to offering their opinions. Their bluntness stems not from being mean but from being honest; a trait which Roosters expect from others.
Years of Rooster: 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993 and 2005.

This piece is from the early 20th century and because I want to keep it in its original condition I have not polished or cleaned the silver.  It can be easily done and I'm happy to help you with it.
It's dimensions are 4 1/4" H x 4" L (tail to beak) x 2 1/4" W.