A late 19^th century / early 20^th century Chinese export silver rose water sprinkler, Canton circa 1900, retailed by Mun Kee

for the Indian colonial market, of globular form upon a shot knop stem foot with circular base. The long neck with drill pierced terminal. The body and foot rim with chased cherry blossom against a matted ground. Engraved with a cypher RA in gothic script to side. Marked to the base with MK and 88 and to the top of sprinkler with FE.

Height – 27.8 cm / 10.9 inches

Weight – 304 grams / 9.77 ozt