Silver with chase work and reticulation, comes on its original, pierced wooden stand. China, around 1880

This export silver vase bears the maker’s mark “WS” and Chinese script mark of the reputed silver manufacturer Wo Shing on the base. The Woshing company had stores in Shanghai and Canton and is especially known for its articulate floral decors. This piece too shows floral decoration as well as dragon, all executed with reticulated areas. Below the dragon head we find a blanc medallion which can be used to incise a monogram. The vase is mounted to its original wooden base which also bears fine reticulation.

Shape: Trumpet shape vase with four curved legs, stepped base in square shape
Dimensions: Height of vase alone: 27 cm; height including base: 32 cm
Condition: Excellent condition with only minor traces of wear and age
Provenance: Austrian Private Collection

1880年前後和盛出口銀器龍紋杯
品相極好 ，稍有年代的磨損痕跡
奧地利私人收藏