Chinese Export silver-gilt pail, late 19th - early 20th century
Chinese Export silver-gilt pail
late 19th - early 20th century
octagonal, the panels on the body, cover, and handle embossed and chased with mythical scenes that describe the fall of the Shang dynasty and the rise of the Zhou dynasty from the Chinese novel Fengshen Yanyi (The Investiture of the Gods), the two bucket handles engraved with auspicious emblems, scrolls, and coins, traces of enamel throughout
marked twice on base Baoxin
77 oz 5 dwt
2407 g
height 9 5/8 in.
24.5 cm
Condition Report:
As noted re. the traces of blue enamel ground throughout. Gilding rubbed in some spots. The opening at front suggests there was a ladle. Otherwise good condition with scenes still crisp.
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Chinese Export silver-gilt pail
late 19th - early 20th century
octagonal, the panels on the body, cover, and handle embossed and chased with mythical scenes that describe the fall of the Shang dynasty and the rise of the Zhou dynasty from the Chinese novel Fengshen Yanyi (The Investiture of the Gods), the two bucket handles engraved with auspicious emblems, scrolls, and coins, traces of enamel throughout
marked twice on base Baoxin
77 oz 5 dwt
2407 g
height 9 5/8 in.
24.5 cm
Condition Report:
As noted re. the traces of blue enamel ground throughout. Gilding rubbed in some spots. The opening at front suggests there was a ladle. Otherwise good condition with scenes still crisp.
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