Origin: China. Dynasty: Mid Qing dynasty. Date: 18th/19th c. Technique: Silver partly gilt, finely engravedAnd punched. Description: In eight round medallions onA finely punched groundAnd in flatAnd high relief various landscapes with peopleAndAnimals in lush vegetation. Between the medallions engraved eight smaller cartouches with plantsAnd flowers. Measurement: 2160g, ?? 46cm, h.3.5cm. Seal: Dutch import mark (1814-1893), used for large objects consisting ofAt least 833 silver. ConditionA/B.
The extremely detailedAnd fine decoration with partial gilding is typical of silver from the middle of the Qing Dynasty. The plate was left unmarked, which is not unusual for Chinese silver from this period. Only on later export silver more oftenA Chinese manufacturer mark can be found.
Compare: -A small silver wine ewer with comparable decoration,Also unmarkedAnd dated to the same period wasAuctioned in ourAuction 406As lot 2581.