Bowl - Silver - Decorum of imperial dragons.
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Chinese silver pierced bowl decorated with imperial dragons, clouds and flaming pearls, dating to the 1950s–1960s, with a base hallmark, diameter 12.4 cm, height 7 cm, base Ø 5.7 cm, weight 135 g, in good condition with light signs of wear and age.
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Chinese pierced silver bowl – imperial dragons and oriental punch – 135 g
Description
Refined Chinese silver bowl finely pierced, decorated with imperial dragons, stylized clouds, and blazing pearls, traditional symbols of prosperity and protection in Eastern culture.
The object is crafted with elaborate openwork (“pierced work”), a technique that gives lightness and rich decorative detail. The surface is entirely animated by sinuous dragons and finely chased details in a traditional Chinese style.
At the bottom is present an Oriental punch mark engraved within a cartouche, compatible with Chinese marks used on 20th-century silver artifacts.
The bowl shows a pleasant patina of age and an elegant natural oxidation that enhance its antique and collectible character.
An ideal object for collectors of Asian silver, Oriental Art, or fine decorative curiosities.
Technical characteristics
Material: silver
Technique: piercing and engraving
Decoration: imperial dragons and Chinese symbolic motifs
Provenance: China
Era: 20th century
Punch mark: Oriental mark on the bottom
Weight: 135 g
Diameter: 12.4 cm
Height: 7 cm
Base diameter: 5.7 cm
Conditions
Good overall condition with normal wear and oxidation consistent with age and use.
Small signs of time and slight irregularities in the workmanship visible in the photographs.
The photographs are an integral part of the description.
Shipping
Careful and professional packaging.
Tracked shipping.
Chinese pierced silver bowl – imperial dragons and oriental punch – 135 g
Description
Refined Chinese silver bowl finely pierced, decorated with imperial dragons, stylized clouds, and blazing pearls, traditional symbols of prosperity and protection in Eastern culture.
The object is crafted with elaborate openwork (“pierced work”), a technique that gives lightness and rich decorative detail. The surface is entirely animated by sinuous dragons and finely chased details in a traditional Chinese style.
At the bottom is present an Oriental punch mark engraved within a cartouche, compatible with Chinese marks used on 20th-century silver artifacts.
The bowl shows a pleasant patina of age and an elegant natural oxidation that enhance its antique and collectible character.
An ideal object for collectors of Asian silver, Oriental Art, or fine decorative curiosities.
Technical characteristics
Material: silver
Technique: piercing and engraving
Decoration: imperial dragons and Chinese symbolic motifs
Provenance: China
Era: 20th century
Punch mark: Oriental mark on the bottom
Weight: 135 g
Diameter: 12.4 cm
Height: 7 cm
Base diameter: 5.7 cm
Conditions
Good overall condition with normal wear and oxidation consistent with age and use.
Small signs of time and slight irregularities in the workmanship visible in the photographs.
The photographs are an integral part of the description.
Shipping
Careful and professional packaging.
Tracked shipping.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
135 g
Title additional information
Decorum of imperial dragons.
Country of origin
China
Material
Silver
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
7 cm
Width
12.4 cm
Depth
12.4 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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