China, early 20th century. Plate in silver and vermeil, chiseled with sinograms in the center and flowering branches on an amati background on the marli, fixed on a precious wood escutcheon (mahogany style) carved with a stylized butterfly. This...

China, early 20th century. Plate in silver and vermeil, chiseled with sinograms in the center and flowering branches on an amati background on the marli, fixed on a precious wood escutcheon (mahogany style) carved with a stylized butterfly. This object was used as a present on the birthday of a dignitary. Offered to Tiao-Yuan Chen, head of the army in 1927, from 1930 to 1932 president of the provincial government of Anhwei, etc.... Wishes of happiness and long life etc .... For the 40th birthday of the dignitary. (Not deciphered Dai Can Ke) ? Missing an easel stand at the back. Punch inscribed on the left edge of the marli. Top. 2.4 cm. Automatically translated by DeepL. To see the original version, click here.