{"title":"Plates","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eShell plates shimmering with pearlescent texture for luxurious\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003epresentation at the table\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mother-of-pearl-plate-with-swirling-dragon","title":"Mother of Pearl Plate with Swirling Dragon","description":"\u003cp\u003eMother of Pearl Plate, handcrafted from the finest mother of pearls in Southeast Asia, decorated with Sterling Silver Dragon. It is popularly used as a home or office décor but also suited as a formal dining implement. Nestle this iridescent plate for a stunning caviar presentation or host miniature dessert items and various hors d'oeuvres. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn symbolism, Dragons traditionally are the embodiment of primordial power, the ultimate ruler of all the elements - Fire, Water, Earth, and Wind. It is the fifth of the 12 Chinese zodiac animals and associated with the Earthly branch symbol 辰, pronounced chen. In Chinese folklore, the Dragon of often seen chasing after a flaming Pearl, symbolically associated with energy, wisdom, prosperity, power, and immortality. As a totem, the Dragon serves as a powerful guardian and guide and is a symbol of good luck for people who are worthy of it in East Asian culture. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLotus Arts de Vivre sources its Mother of Pearl plates from the tropics of Asia and the collection includes various designs of plates. Mother of Pearl is the common name for a nacre coating, it is strong, resilient, and iridescent. Popular for their sturdiness and beauty, it was also used to decorate watches, knives, guns, and jewellery. The main commercial sources of these shells started in the early 1900’s, worn by the Kings and Queens of various eras.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis piece took approximately 6-8 weeks labour to finish, with over 6 craftsmen and designers involved from design to production. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize: 23(W) x 26(L) x 4(H) cm. \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 866 g.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lotus Arts de Vivre (United States of America)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":2003836764171,"sku":"2023000542","price":1720.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2173\/6759\/files\/2023000542Web-1_2x_b283fe12-b8bf-478d-b43f-8e7ee1f681f6.jpg?v=1765334700"},{"product_id":"glass-plate-with-goldfish-lotus-leaves","title":"Glass Plate with Goldfish \u0026 Lotus Leaves","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-made and hand-carved green glass plate with Goldfish \u0026amp; Lotus Leaves. The eyes of the Gold fish are set with Red coral Beads and the lotus leaves are set with Peridots in the center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lotus flower was crafted from Mother of Pearl shell, Pink Tourmaline and 18 K gold lotus pistils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuminous, rippling green glass gives a cool underwater feeling to this contemporary plate.  Cold cuts, sushi, salad or fruit appear artistically appetizing when arranged on this plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece takes approximately 6 weeks to create.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 29.8(W) x 30(L) x 6(H) cm. \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 3.60 kg. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lotus Arts de Vivre (United States of America)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":2004830781451,"sku":"2004000216","price":4380.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2173\/6759\/files\/2004000216Web-2_2x_c4e5203d-8835-422e-907a-56b4182f9cd6.jpg?v=1764913888"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.ladv.com\/collections\/mother-of-pearl-plates.oembed","provider":"Lotus Arts de Vivre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}