A set of twelve silver 'dragon' bowls, 20th century
(12)Estimate $6,000 – $8,000
each with steeply rounded sides decorated on the exterior with a dragon in relief, its scaly body encircling the sides, a three character inscription mai jian shi and a number for each bowl below the rim, the base of each stamped S Co 85 and character marks
(12)
2400 gms, 11.5 cm diameter
- Lot Sold $6,000 (Hammer Price)
- $7,320 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
One bowl with some short surface scratches below the rim on the exterior. Three bowls with slightly uneven interior surface. One bowl with two short vertical dents approx 3 cm below the inscription to the right side and a further small dent to the left of the inscription approx 0.8 cm. Otherwise generally good condition.
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Guy CairnduffHead Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Guy Cairnduff |
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Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith |
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Ann RobertsSpecialist Consultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
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Anthony HurlSpecialist Consultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hur |
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Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Fiona Hayward |