MARK OF DA JI, SHANGHAI, RETAILED BY LUEN WO, SHANGHAI, CIRCA 1850

Name: A CHINESE EXPORT SILVER SMALL CANN
Brand: MARK OF DA JI, SHANGHAI, RETAILED BY LUEN WO, SHANGHAI, CIRCA 1850
Price: 1400.00 USD
Availability: SoldOut

Price Realised USD 1,750

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USD 1,500 - USD 2,500

Closed: 22 Aug 2019

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A CHINESE EXPORT SILVER SMALL CANN

MARK OF DA JI, SHANGHAI, RETAILED BY LUEN WO, SHANGHAI, CIRCA 1850

Price Realised USD 1,750

Closed: 22 Aug 2019

Price Realised USD 1,750

Closed: 22 Aug 2019

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tapered cylindrical, decorated with magpies amongst bamboo, engraved with monogram AC, bamboo scroll handle, marked to underside
3 in. (7.6 cm.) high

4 oz. (124.4 gr.)

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Lot Essay

Author Adrien von Ferscht has suggested that the motif of bamboo growing amongst rocks is significant of “steadfastness” and “humility”; together representing the virtuous qualities of a Confucian gentleman and strongly associated with the literati. Additionally the inclusion of magpies could represent a wish for marital bliss.

We are grateful to Adrien von Ferscht for identifying the artisan workshop. For further information please see Adrien von Ferscht, e, 4th Edition, Glasgow and Beijing, January 2015.