An early 20^th century Chinese export silver bowl, Canton circa 1920 marked Chen Chang, retailed by Wa Chun of Canton and Hong Kong

Republic period. Of rounded circular form with a moulded rim upon a collet foot. The body with pierced and embossed decoration of a scene of iris flowers populated with storks. Marked underneath with artisan mark 成昌 (CHEN CHANG), and retailer’s mark W.A twice.

Diameter – 17.2 cm / 6.75 inches

Height – 8.5 cm / 3.35 inches

Weight – 323 grams / 10.38 ozt

A chased dragon bowl by this workshop and retailer was sold 17 May 2022, lot 721 (part-lot)