Page 257 - Chinese SIlver By Adrien Von Ferscht

A large salver circa 1900-1910,
weighing almost 1.5kg, with an
exquisitely created basket weave
ground to the main central round
and a double meander border that
is so well worked that it presents a
three dimensional illusion. The whole
is set off by the reticulated bamboo foliate border and faux bamboo raised edge.

Such works can only have a highly creative mind behind them and a person demanding the highest
workmanship from his artisans.

Images courtesy of Dallas Auction Gallery, USA

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