CHINESE EXPORT SILVER DRAGON BOWL

A classic Chinese Export silver bowl.

This double skinned export silver bowl has a fine four clawed dragon worked on the outer polished surface.

The dragon symbolises strenght and virility.  Four claws on a dragon was usually reserved for high officials. but most of the Chinese EXport silver pieces show dragons with four clawas.  Only the Emporer got five claws.

The top has a reeded border.

Fabulous quality and weight