Chinese Canton Export Solid Silver Panel Dragon Hong Kong Qing Mark 19th C

🌟 Product Details
🆔 Inventory Code INV2045
Ⓜ️ Material Silver
🏳️ Origin Chinese
🏛️ Period Qing Dynasty (Late 19th – Early 20th Century)
🅂 Subject Plaque
🏷️ Marked Chinese silver mark on the base (see photos)

📜 Description
A striking antique Chinese silver panel decorated in high relief with a pair of five-clawed dragons chasing a central flaming pearl, a powerful symbol of cosmic energy, wisdom, and imperial authority. The dragons are finely detailed with scaly bodies, flaming whiskers, and clawed limbs, coiled around the front surface in dynamic symmetry.

This narrow silver object is lightly curved and closed at both ends, suggesting it may have functioned as a pen or brush holder, or possibly as a decorative plaque or blade guard. The quality of the chasing and repoussé work indicates skilled craftsmanship, likely from a late Qing or early Republic workshop. A silver hallmark is visible near the base (see last image).

Details:

Origin: China, Late Qing / Republic Period (c. 1900–1930)

Material: Silver

Decoration: Two dragons chasing a flaming pearl

Form: Hollow triangular cross-section, possibly a pen/brush holder or desk ornament

Mark: Stamped Chinese silver mark to one end

🔍 Condition
GOOD – with some patination and tarnish consistent with age. One side has minor surface distortion; edges show wear. Please inspect photos closely for the full condition report.

📐 Sizes
Height 1.5 CM
Width w Handle 22.0 CM
Weight 45 grams

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