shaped circular, the sides chased with panels of foliage including bamboo, prunus, chrysanthemum and reeds between running bands of "cloud and thunder", supported on short flaring foot rim, marked on underside
5 in. (12.7 cm.) diameter

4 oz. 6 dwt. (134 gr.)

Acquired 25 March 1995.

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According to author Adrien von Ferscht the "cloud and thunder” chased borders are derived from pictographs from the Shang Dynasty (1600 to 1046 BCE) and is generally held to have been the forerunner of the Greek Key pattern. This motif originally represented life giving rain and abundance, but has since simplified to represent longevity. For further information please see Adrien von Ferscht, Chinese Export Silver 1785-1940 – The Definitive Collectors’ Guide, 4th Edition, Glasgow and Beijing, January 2015.