A large Chinese silver 'dragon' bowlcirca 1917Boldy modelled with three dragon feet and with two confronting dragons between a flaming pearl with inscription…

A large Chinese silver 'dragon' bowlcirca 1917Boldy modelled with three dragon feet and with two confronting dragons between a flaming pearl with inscription dating it to the 6th year of the Republic of China and dedicated to Mr Tolliday for his work as Chief Postal Officer in Shandong provincethe base with impressed marks 'SHANGHAI' and 'WOSHING' and impressed maker's mark 'KC'the bowl 28cm diameter x 18.8cm high, 2186 grams, carved two piece fitted hardwood standProvenance:By family descent t

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Asian art

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Newbury

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H 18,8 × Ø 28 cm · vikt 2,2 kg