Royal Selangor Hand Finished Oriental Collection fashion Pewter Lu Plate with Stand Gift

Measurement

Size Dia 18cm

Description

The character for status lu is sculpted as a three-dimensional brush stroke against a repeating pattern of the ancient character for ‘ten thousand' wan, signifying a long life. Overlapping coin symbols, connoting prosperity, surround the display piece's central motif.

Fu Lu Shou 福禄寿, or the Sanxing (三星 Three Stars), are gods of the three celestial bodies Jupiter, Mizar and Canopus, and the three characteristics of good fortune (Fu), status (Lu) and longevity (Shou) in Chinese folk beliefs. The term ‘fu lu shou', and the display of the three figures, is common in Chinese society to indicate and attract these three attributes of a desirable life.

About the Collection

The exoticism and lofty symbolism of oriental style, legacy of a millennia-old continuous civilisation, provides an opulent counterpoint to the restraint of contemporary aesthetics.

132 years of Craftsmanship

Since 1885, our designers and craftsmen have expressed their love and understanding of the material by continuously pushing the envelope in pewter design while staying true to our heritage of craftsmanship. Each Royal Selangor item is hand cast by pouring molten pewter into steel moulds quickly and efficiently.

After cooling, each individual pewter piece is polished and soldered onto other appendages such as spouts and handles, all done by hand. This attention to detail and precision has made Royal Selangor's pewter pieces durable and timeless.

Care and Maintenance

For over 100 years, our pewter pieces have marked significant moments in life and are often handed down from generation to generation. Over time and with use, pewter develops a pleasing subdued tone unique to the metal. Learn how to maintain the distinguished Royal fashion Selangor Finish with these simple tips.

- Do not expose pewter to direct flame and heated surfaces
- As with any metal, pewter is not microwave safe.
- Do not scrub or scour with a brush.
- Pewter is not dishwasher safe.
- If you live by the sea, atmospheric salts can dull pewter surfaces. Refer to our simple cleaning tips.