18th Mar, 2022 11:30
Dragon Flies, Phoenix Dances | Asian Art in Glasgow
A CHINESE EXPORT SILVER PRESENTATION BOWL
CHINESE EXPORT SILVER PRESENTATION BOWL,
maker Wang Hing & Co., circa 1900, the vessel of lotus form with petal rim and raised on three dragon supports, each petal decorated in repousse with immortals, dragons, scholars, and blossom, with central shield shaped cartouche inscribed 'Presented by Watsonians in the Far East 1905', marks to base, 12.9cm diameter, 17.2cm high, approximately 548g, on fitted pierced hardwood stand
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Sold for £3,000
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,000
Condition Report
Weight as stated in the description is approximately 548g;
One prominent dent to body, rim possibly very slightly misshapen, some possible minor knocks to supports resulting in very slight misshaping, further minor indentations, scratches, nicks (several to rim) and tarnish but overall reasonably well preserved
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