Egg cup - Silver - Dragon
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Solid silver coquetier from China with a high-relief imperial dragon motif, dating to the late Qing or Republican period (c. 1890–1920), with dimensions 7 cm high, 4 cm wide and 4 cm deep, weighing about 35 g, in good condition with light age-related patina.
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Description from the seller
Massive silver egg cup (or export silver) with dragon decoration – China – Late 19th / Early 20th century
Description of the item
Decoration: An exceptional high-relief design depicting an imperial dragon (symbol of power and luck) pursuing the sacred pearl. The chasing work on the dragon's scales and head is exquisitely refined.
Material: Silver (probably fineness between 800 and 900/1000, standard for export silver).
Marks: Presence of Chinese hallmarks under the base (see photos). These marks usually indicate the maker (silversmith) and the place of production (often Canton, Shanghai or Hong Kong).
Note for you: The mark seems to include characters such as "足銀" (Zu Yin), meaning "pure silver" or "quality silver".
Era: Late Qing Dynasty or Republic period (circa 1890 - 1920).
Condition: Good overall condition. Beautiful antique patina. Some light traces of oxidation that can be cleaned, but that attest to the piece's authenticity.
Condition of use.
See photos.
Seller's Story
General antiquarian, I travel all over Belgium to find you the rare pearl.
Thank you for your trust,
Translated by Google TranslateMassive silver egg cup (or export silver) with dragon decoration – China – Late 19th / Early 20th century
Description of the item
Decoration: An exceptional high-relief design depicting an imperial dragon (symbol of power and luck) pursuing the sacred pearl. The chasing work on the dragon's scales and head is exquisitely refined.
Material: Silver (probably fineness between 800 and 900/1000, standard for export silver).
Marks: Presence of Chinese hallmarks under the base (see photos). These marks usually indicate the maker (silversmith) and the place of production (often Canton, Shanghai or Hong Kong).
Note for you: The mark seems to include characters such as "足銀" (Zu Yin), meaning "pure silver" or "quality silver".
Era: Late Qing Dynasty or Republic period (circa 1890 - 1920).
Condition: Good overall condition. Beautiful antique patina. Some light traces of oxidation that can be cleaned, but that attest to the piece's authenticity.
Condition of use.
See photos.
Seller's Story
General antiquarian, I travel all over Belgium to find you the rare pearl.
Thank you for your trust,
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
35 g
Title additional information
Dragon
Country of Origin
China
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
7 cm
Width
4 cm
Depth
4 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
