1910-1930 Chinese Export Silver Napkin Ring Set of six with Parcel-Gilt Dragon, Maker’s Mark (140 g)

$360.00
The body is encircled by a vigorously engraved four-clawed dragon, its sinuous form animated by deeply chased scales and a sharply defined head with open jaws. Selective parcel gilding heightens the design, providing contrast and emphasizing the dragon’s form against the ground. Along one edge, a vertically engraved inscription in cursive Chinese script serves as a maker’s signature. Though highly abbreviated in the calligraphic manner typical of artisan inscriptions, the mark may be understood as a workshop or personal attribution—translatable in general form as “[Name] made this.” Such freehand engraved signatures are characteristic of individually finished export pieces rather than mass-produced wares. Dimensions 1.25"+ tall x 1.5" wide. Weight: 140 grams Check out some of my other Chinese Export sterling silver here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=shop_sugg§ion_id=29377402 Or just browse around the shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP
The body is encircled by a vigorously engraved four-clawed dragon, its sinuous form animated by deeply chased scales and a sharply defined head with open jaws. Selective parcel gilding heightens the design, providing contrast and emphasizing the dragon’s form against the ground. Along one edge, a vertically engraved inscription in cursive Chinese script serves as a maker’s signature. Though highly abbreviated in the calligraphic manner typical of artisan inscriptions, the mark may be understood as a workshop or personal attribution—translatable in general form as “[Name] made this.” Such freehand engraved signatures are characteristic of individually finished export pieces rather than mass-produced wares. Dimensions 1.25"+ tall x 1.5" wide. Weight: 140 grams Check out some of my other Chinese Export sterling silver here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=shop_sugg§ion_id=29377402 Or just browse around the shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP