CHINESE EXPORT SILVER DRAGON BOWL

A Chinese Export silver presentation bowl

The curved raised polished body of the bowl is finely worked with a dragon

Dragons  symbolise supernatural power, wisdom, strength, and hidden knowledge.   It was probably the most popular motif for the foreigners living in China and buying the Export silver 

The dragon curves around the bowl and there is a round reserve for engraving

The scalloped top of the bowl has bamboo detail ( bamboo symbolises resilience)

We have several beautiful dragon bowls but this one is different – the shape , the bamboo detail top and the very three dimensional form of the dragon

Fine weight and condition