1970s Silver Bamboo Bangle
Chic 1970s bamboo bangle in sterling silver with an eye-catching florentine finish. English hallmarks warrant the metal and date it to 1979.
In Chinese culture, bamboo is one of the "Four Gentlemen" (with plum, orchid and chrysanthemum). It represents integrity, because it doesn't break. It stands for endurance, because it survives harsh weather., and its hollow stem symbolises humility and purity. There is, apparently, also a pun involved in bamboo's symbolism: the Chinese word jié (节) means both the node on the stem, and moral integrity - it's a "bends but doesn't break" vibe. In Japan, bamboo belongs to the shōchikubai trio (pine, bamboo, plum), and is a symbol of good fortune and celebration. The bamboo motif has appeared time and time again in Western culture, the 1970s incarnation likely inspired by Cartier's Coussin "Bamboo" watch launched in 1973.
Era: Vintage, 1979
Inner Circumference: 7 1/4 inches
Inner Dimensions: 6.2cm by 5.6cm
Width: 1.0cm
Hallmarks: English, Birmingham, Sterling Silver, 1979
Condition: Great vintage condition
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