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on domed circular base chased with leaftips, rising to a twisted bamboo form stem, the body applied with chrysanthemum blossoms and lion heads issuing ring handles, the tapered cylindrical neck with climbing bamboo, marked on underside of foot
9.3/8 in. (23.7 cm.) high

9 oz. 16 dwt. (305 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.

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