Chinese Silver Reticulated Compote

Description:

Chinese Silver Reticulated Compote, Wang Hing, Canton/Hong Kong, late 19th/early 20th century, circular, the scalloped edge reticulated and engraved with prunus blossoms, raised on a tripartite stem formed as three flowering trees, offset by small applied cranes, on a squat, lobed, pear-form base engraved with scrolling florals, with shaped rim applied with similar scrolls, approx. 12 troy oz., ht. 7 in.
Estimate $600-800

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