Japanese Silver Center Bowl

Description:

Japanese Silver Center Bowl, with character marks, late 19th/early 20th century, ovoid with scalloped rim, the sides heavily chased and embossed with a single dragon amidst roiling waves, engraved with small character cartouche to one side, on a low spreading foot with later presentation inscription dated 1909, approx. 39 troy oz., dia. 9, ht. 6 1/2 in.
Estimate $2,000-3,000