Export Silver Stemmed Platter with Handle

Description:

Export Silver Stemmed Platter with Handle, China, 19th/20th century, decorated in repousse with openwork dragon and bamboo design in a band of eight lobed panels encircling the plain well, the rim and handle with bamboo stalk inspired design, the recessed base inscribed with "Nuchang" in Chinese and "Shanghai" and "Hung-Chong" in English, platter ht. 3 5/8, dia. 11 in.
Estimate $800-1,000

in good condition with minor surface scratches on the well.


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