Page 502 - Chinese SIlver By Adrien Von Ferscht

The snake sign, in Chinese art and mythology, is not only a sign of the Chinese zodiac, but it symbolises
character traits of intelligence, gracefulness and materialism. The snake, in Chinese culture, is not perceived as
the demon who seduced Eve into sin, it is rather a creature with sexy, wise, materialistic personalities. 1821 was
the nearest Year of the Snake to the year of manufacture of this urn, whether that influenced it’s inclusion as
part of the decoration will probably remain a mystery.