Beautiful cloisonne dragon thimble in hunter green featuring a colorful dragon from Thailand. The basic enamel color on the thimble is a deep hunter green on a gold colored brass thimble. This is a non-repeating full wrap pattern. There is a gold brass top and bottom rim with a Greek key design on this thimble.
Cloisonne is a unique art form that originated in Beijing during the Yuan Dynasty (1271 - 1368). In the period titled 'Jingtai' during the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644), the emperor who was very much interested in bronze-casting techniques, improved the color process, and created the deep hunter green that appealed to the Oriental aesthetic sense.
The color green, associated with the Wood Element, symbolizes growth and is used to represent longevity and harmony. The ancient Chinese used the same word to describe the blue of the sky and the green of growing things.
This cloisonne sewing dragon thimble in hunter green measures15/16" tall and 3/4" in diameter. Would make an outstanding addition to your thimble collection!
A1351 - Cloisonne Dragon Thimble Hunter Green
$25.00 First Class Mail
