An early 20^th century Chinese export silver box, Shanghai circa 1910, marked Xiang Long, retailed by Hung Chong

Qing dynasty. Of rectangular form with a hinged lid, the lid and sides with chased decoration of flowering prunus trees against a ‘cracked ice’ background. The lid centred with a vacant oval cartouche. Gilt interior. Marked underneath with artisan mark 祥隆 (XIANG LONG), and retailer’s mark HC.

Length – 15.2 cm / 6 inches

Weight – 341 grams / 10.96 ozt

A figural box by this workshop and retailed by Luen Wo, is illustrated Kwan. S. (2018) Chinese Export Silver – The Muwen Tang Collection. Hong Kong: Muwen Tang Fine Arts Publication Ltd. p.270-271, f.98.