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Antique Bowl Dragon Centerpiece Export China Trade Asian Chinese Silver Luen Wo

Antique Bowl Dragon Centerpiece Export China Trade Asian Chinese Silver Luen Wo
Antique Bowl Dragon Centerpiece Export China Trade Asian Chinese Silver Luen Wo
Antique Bowl Dragon Centerpiece Export China Trade Asian Chinese Silver Luen Wo
Antique Bowl Dragon Centerpiece Export China Trade Asian Chinese Silver Luen Wo
Antique Bowl Dragon Centerpiece Export China Trade Asian Chinese Silver Luen Wo
Antique Bowl Dragon Centerpiece Export China Trade Asian Chinese Silver Luen Wo
Antique Bowl Dragon Centerpiece Export China Trade Asian Chinese Silver Luen Wo
Antique Bowl Dragon Centerpiece Export China Trade Asian Chinese Silver Luen Wo
Antique Bowl Dragon Centerpiece Export China Trade Asian Chinese Silver Luen Wo

Antique Bowl Dragon Centerpiece Export China Trade Asian Chinese Silver Luen Wo
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

Antique Bowl Dragon Centerpiece Export China Trade Asian Chinese Silver Luen Wo