Page 893 - Chinese SIlver By Adrien Von Ferscht
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A  monumental  circa  1915  vase
                                                                               bearing the silver marks of Wu Hua
                                                                               and  incorporating  the  traditional
                                                                               enamel  skills  that  were  prevalent
                                                                               in  Beijing  prior  to  the  fall  of  the
                                                                               Qing Dynasty.

                                                                               The  vase  depicts  the  “eight
                                                                               immortals”  and  is  only  decorated
                                                                               on  the  face  side,  the  reverse  side
                                                                               being plainly polished.

                                                                               These  highly  coloured  pieces  are
                                                                               now  sought  after  by  Chinese
                                                                               collectors.
                                                                               This  particular  example  weighs  a
                                                                               hefty 2200gm.
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