8th Oct, 2024 11:00

Silver & Objects of Vertu
 
Lot 256
 

An early 20th century Chinese export silver small mug, Shanghai circa 1910, marked Ming Ji, retailed by Tuck Chang of Shanghai

An early 20th century Chinese export silver small mug, Shanghai circa 1910, marked Ming Ji, retailed by Tuck Chang of Shanghai

Qing dynasty. Of tapering cylindrical form with a moulded rim, a loop handle modelled as bamboo. The body with chased decoration of two trailing Chinese dragons amidst clouds, centring upon the sacred pearl formed as a vacant circular cartouche, all against a textured ground. Gilt interior. Marked underneath with artisan mark 朋記 (MING JI, workshop of Ming), and retailer’s mark TC.

Height – 9.5 cm / 3.75 inches

Weight – 178 grams / 5.72 ozt

A pair of pierced bowls by this workshop and retailed by Cum Shing, is illustrated Kwan. S. (2018) Chinese Export Silver – The Muwen Tang Collection. Hong Kong: Muwen Tang Fine Arts Publication Ltd. p.174-175, f.50.

Estimated at £600 - £800

 

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