Gold and silverware

Last updated 2026-11-11 —    Chengdu has a long history of crafting gold and silverware. Gold and silver artifacts unearthed from the Warring States period already demonstrate a high level of artistic craftsmanship. Among Chengdu’s metal crafts, silver filigree stands out as the most captivating due to its exquisite techniques. In making silver filigree, artisans draw silver into fine threads and employ methods such as filling, stacking, threading, and twisting to shape the pieces without using a mold. The finished products feature vivid designs and delicate, translucent beauty, truly remarkable. Silver threads and sheets are crafted using techniques such as flat filling, wire stacking, inlaying, enamel firing, and relief carving, all integrated seamlessly to create rich layers and striking contrasts between light and shadow. Chengdu silverware is known for its rigorous structure, dynamic variety, and diverse themes. Items such as screens, boxes, tea sets, and vases—both functional and decorative—carry strong ethnic character and regional features, making them highly popular among collectors. (Chengdu)