Antique 1900s Chinese Export Silver Bowl Height 10.6cm 582g

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Chinese Export Silver Bowl - Antique Circa 1900
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An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver bowl; an addition to our Asian silverware collection
This exceptional Chinese export silver bowl has a plain circular form onto a plain circular swept, spreading foot.
The body of this antique Asian silver bowl is embellished with chased traditional oriental chrysanthemum floral and foliate designs, all on a matte background.
The decoration to the body incorporates a  large shield shaped vacant cartouche to one side.
The upper portion of this impressive bowl is encircled with a plain applied moulded border to the incurved shaped rim.
The hallmarks struck to the underside of the bowl include:
Origin mark: Shanghai (上海)
Maker's mark: Bao Cheng*
Branch name: Yue De*
Artisan silversmith mark: Fang (方)
* The full name of the retailer is Bao Cheng Yue De (寳成德記); these marks in addition to the style and composition of the piece determines the date as circa 1895-1900.
Condition
This antique Asian silver bowl is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
The chased decoration is all very sharp.
The CES hallmarks struck to the underside of the bowl are all very clear.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique Asian bowl .
Dimensions
Diameter of rim 18.2cm/7.2"
Diameter of foot 12.5cm/4.9"
Height 10.6cm/4.2"
Weight
18.7 troy ounces/582g
Date: Circa 1900
Origin: Shanghai, China
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