quatrefoil, the sides chased with panels of figures in a landscape, prunus, birds perched on bamboo, and flying dragons, the shoulders flat-chased with dragons and clouds, detachable cover, raised on four bracket feet, marked on underside
5 in. (12.7 cm. ) high

8 oz. 6 dwt. (258 gr.)

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We are grateful to Adrien von Ferscht for identifying the artisan workshop. For further information please see Adrien von Ferscht, Chinese Export Silver 1785-1940 – The Definitive Collectors’ Guide, 4th Edition, Glasgow and Beijing, January 2015.