Sometimes the smallest surprises hold the greatest wonder.
I came across these two matching vintage bud vases on a recent thrifting excursion to Goodwill (Yes- that other place you can find me if I'm not at Starbucks or in my Studio!)
The white flowers caught my eye first but then the wee birds emerged from the palest of purple flowers that seem to fade into the depths of the black background. When I noticed the daffodills at the bottom of the vase I audibly cooed with delight!!
Realizing these were the work of a delicate hand, I turned them over in search of a maker's mark. Hmmmmmmmmm...... Chinese symbol........ Probably translates to "made in Taiwan" :)
I discovered these vases were painted over brass with a fine inlay that ringed both the top and bottom edges. The longer I looked, the more details I found! When I set them beside each other to snap an Instagram pic I noticed that the scenes are similar but not identical. These companion vases flow from one vase to the other as the birds flutter through the tendrils of hanging flowers.
As I set the vases down for a picture and turned my back for a second, a young treasure hunter wandered up to them and excitedly said, "Oh what pretty vases!" Normally, having two, I would have offered one to such a young enthusaist. I always appreciate wee hunters with a keen eye! We shared a look at the fine details and I complimented her on her fine instincts- but I already had a plan for this pair of bud vases. I will keep one- the other is off to my soul sister inUnionville, New York. For we are two of a kind, yet with just enough differences to make a beautiful pairing!
LOVE & BEST BUDS!!!!
Ahhhh!!! :) I could not have put any better myself, two with enough differences to make a perfect pairing <3 love you girl forever!
Posted by: Account Deleted | 08/05/2012 at 03:53 PM