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CHINESE EXPORT SILVER DRAGON BOWL

$562,490,191.00

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Description

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

Additional Information

Maker: Wan Nam of Hong Kong
Date of manufacture: late 19th century
Dimensions: 17cms diameter 9cms high
Weight: 425 grams

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