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Lot 428
  • 428

A Chinese export repoussé silver ‘dragon and carp’ tray Circa 1900

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • Silver
of rectangular form supported on four feet, decorated with a carp leaping from turbulent waves and a dragon writhing amongst scrolling clouds above, all encircled by a pierced border of four dragons around a pair of scrolled handles

Condition

This tray is in good condition, but there is some surface scratches to the interior and the exterior is quite tarnished.
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