A Chinese Export silver swing-handle basket character marks rubbed to underside, early 20th century
A Chinese Export silver swing-handle basket
character marks rubbed to underside, early 20th century
Circular form with raised floral and foliate rim, the swing handle pierced with geometric motifs, the basket body profusely pierced and decorated with a dragon in high relief chasing the flaming pearl, among stylised clouds and flames, the central reserve domed, atop a circular plain polished pedestal base, diameter 22cm, weight 13.5oz.
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A Chinese Export silver swing-handle basket
character marks rubbed to underside, early 20th century
Circular form with raised floral and foliate rim, the swing handle pierced with geometric motifs, the basket body profusely pierced and decorated with a dragon in high relief chasing the flaming pearl, among stylised clouds and flames, the central reserve domed, atop a circular plain polished pedestal base, diameter 22cm, weight 13.5oz.
