8th Oct, 2024 11:00
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.
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