An early 20^th century Chinese Export silver bowl, Shanghai circa 1910 retailed by KK (unidentified)

Qing dynasty. Of hemispherical form with a moulded rim upon a gently tapering collet foot. The centre with an embossed vacant shaped cartouche, otherwise with two pierced and embossed trailing Chinese dragons amidst clouds. Marked underneath with retails mark KK, 90 and artisan mark possibly JIAN JI 建記.

Diameter – 18.9 cm / 7.5 inches

Weight – 450 grams / 14.47 ozt