Antique Chinese Export Silver Trefoil Dish from Wang Hing & Co, 1890

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A fine late 19th-century Chinese export silver trefoil dish by the renowned silversmith and retailer Wang Hing & Co., dating … Read more A fine late 19th-century Chinese export silver trefoil dish by the renowned silversmith and retailer Wang Hing & Co., dating to circa the 1890s during the late Qing dynasty. Crafted in silver, the piece combines an unusual botanical form with the accomplished metalworking associated with Chinese export silver of the period. The dish is beautifully formed in a distinctive three-lobed or trefoil shape, giving it an elegant sculptural quality when viewed from above. Its flowing outline provides a particularly attractive alternative to conventional circular silver dishes and reflects the strong influence of naturalistic forms within Chinese decorative arts. The polished silver surface enhances the contours of the design, while the carefully worked construction demonstrates the craftsmanship that made Wang Hing one of the most recognised names in Chinese export silver. Wang Hing & Co. produced silver for an international clientele during the flourishing late 19th- and early 20th-century export trade. Pieces bearing the firm's mark are particularly associated with finely made objects that combine Chinese decorative traditions with forms suited to Western tastes. Dating to circa the 1890s, this example belongs firmly to the late Qing dynasty and would make an attractive addition to a collection of Chinese export silver, Asian decorative arts or 19th-century tableware. Maker: Wang Hing & Co. Origin: China Date: Circa 1890s Period: Late Qing Dynasty Material: Silver Chinese character mark. WH 90 Maker's mark for ; Wang Hing & Co. Hong Kong Late C19th Early C20th Net weight of the silver content ; 87 grams Dimensions ; 150 x 113 mm Height 52 mm See less