CHINESE EXPORT SILVER TOTS

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Description

Set of six Chinese Export silver tots

Each tot is repousse worked with a four clawed dragon against a polished background

Dragons symbolise strength and virility.

Dragons with four claws  were usually reserved for the very high level madarins but also for the foreigners

Additional Information

Maker: Woshing
Date of manufacture: c 1900
Dimensions: 4.5cms high

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