Louvre Votive Color:White The Michael Aram Silversmith Collection

The Michael Aram Silversmith Collection is a homage to the simple beauty of the forger's craft

Of the two dinner plates in the Lastra collection

Lastra's design is inspired by the molds used to form Italian cheeses

Mouth-blown and handmade

it consisted of a golden laurel wreath branch and bore the monogram of Francis Joseph as well as the Hungarian Crown

Louvre Votive Color:White The Michael Aram Silversmith CollectionIt was in Limoges, France, in 1828 that Paul de Bourgoing invented the Lithophane (VotivelightTM), a traditional engraving technique on a fine bisque (non glazed) porcelain. The glow of the candle shines through the raised and carved surface of the votive contrasting light against shadow, revealing its richly detailed design. Height: 2. 95", Diameter: 4. 3" Tea light included Made in Limoges, France