ANTIQUE 19thC CHINESE EXPORT SOLID SILVER BOWL, WING CHEONG, HONG KONG c.1890
19th Century Chinese silver decorative fruit bowl, of traditional round form, applied with a shaped arched and pierced rim with flouted decoration along the bottom. The decoration is crisp and detailed, decorated with a continuous scene of chrysanthemums flowers on plain ground, the bowl is supported by four mythical dragon mask feet.
Hallmarked with Chinese character marks and retailers mark for Wing Cheong, Hong Kong, Artisan An Heng.
Reference Number: A6784
DESCRIPTION
Antique late-19th Century Chinese solid silver decorative fruit bowl, of traditional round form, applied with a shaped arched and pierced rim with flouted decoration along the bottom. The decoration is crisp and detailed, decorated with a continuous scene of chrysanthemums flowers on plain ground, the bowl is supported by four mythical dragon mask feet. The bowl is particularly large, heavy and very well crafted, by an outstanding Chinese silversmith. The base hallmarked with Chinese character marks and retailers mark for Wing Cheong, Hong Kong, Artisan An Heng. For more information please see A.Von Ferscht, Chinese Export Silver 1785-1940, 4th edition 2015.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 18cm
Width: 26.5cm
Weight: 1390g