This balancing tea strainer from the 1950s, crafted in Vietnam from 900-grade silver, presents a rare figural design. The handle features a standing man in traditional Asian attire and a conical hat, holding a pole from which the perforated strainer bowl is suspended. The base is adorned with an intricate engraved landscape motif, referencing East Asian decorative traditions. The cool, slightly matte silver surface bears a subtle patina, and the contrast between the smooth figure and the finely engraved clothing and base highlights a high level of craftsmanship. The proportions are harmonious: the dynamic silhouette of the figure and the bowl form a unified, sculptural composition. The construction is solid, with all elements securely joined. The strainer is preserved in very good condition, with no damages or dents, showing only minimal, age-appropriate patina.Within this small object are echoes of mid-20th-century Vietnam: the silver figure, like a miniature narrator, evokes the daily ritual of tea preparation, where gesture and detail carry symbolic weight. The engraved base tells of a landscape—etched in metal and bringing an element of Far Eastern contemplation to the interior. The way light settles on the cool surface and shadows enhance the relief gives the piece an almost ceremonial character, as if it were a souvenir from a journey through time and culture.This strainer could be displayed on a tea tray
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Height9.5 cm
Width10.5 cm
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Width10.5 cm
Height9.5 cm
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