The Butterfly Ginkgo Collection celebrates the representation of flora as fauna. Michael's fascination with a particular type of ginkgo tree， the ginkgo Biloba， or "Butterfly ginkgo"， which grows with a double leaf reminiscent of a butterfly's wings， gave rise to a fantasia image of the plant. Executed at the highest level of hand-craftsmanship， each piece is rendered in solid bronze with acid etched cocoon-shaped vessels. The pieces in the collection are a tour de force of Indian craft and capture the poetic spirit that is so deeply indicative of Michael's work. The first time I saw this tree， it literally looked like it had been completely overtaken by butterflies...as if they would all take flight the moment I walked too close or made a noise. The idea that the leaves could evoke the beauty of butterflies was magical to me， like trees that can metamorphose from flora to fauna in the blink of an eye.
- Set includes 6 coasters: each approx. 5.5"L x 5"W x 2"H
- Care: Hand wash
- Imported
- Nickelplate/oxidized brass/gold-tone
- Hand wash
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