Dramatic Chinese silver centerpiece bowl, ca 1890. Oval with solid well. Sides open with scaly, slithering wraparound dragons; haunches and legs terminating in talon-gripped balls form supports. Cast heads with gaping jaws and lolling tongue. Detachable metal liner; interior has copper patina. Marked with Chinese characters and stamp for Luen Wo, a silversmith and retailer in Canton, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. Overall dimensions: H 6 1/4 x W 16 1/2 x D 7 1/4 in. Weight (silver only): 29.4 troy ounces. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Non-U.S. Silver\Asia”. The seller is “nelson-and-nelson-antiques” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Style: Chinese Export
• Age: 1850-1899
• Material: Silver
• Region: Asia
• Type: Bowl
• Brand: Luen Wo
• Featured Refinements: Chinese Export Silver