Pair of Wang Hing Chinese Export Silver Dragon Moon Vases
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Description
Pair of Chinese export silver vases, ca 1910. Each: Flat and round moon body on domed foot; animal-head handles mounted to shoulder. On front and back is chased dragon—a horned and taloned serpentine serpent on hand-hammered ground. Marked Wang Hing & Co., an early 20th-century retailer active in Canton and Hong Kong. Very good condition. Handwork visible on foot underside.
Dimensions: H 4 1/2 x W 3 1/2 x D 2 in. Total weight: 7.5 troy ounces. #BY228 -
More Information
Period: 1900-1919 Condition: Good. Styles / Movements: Traditional Dealer Reference #: BY228 Incollect Reference #: 744178 -
Dimensions
W. 3.5 in; H. 4.5 in; D. 2 in; W. 8.89 cm; H. 11.43 cm; D. 5.08 cm;
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