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Chinese Pewter Folding Dish
About the Item
This hand held pewter dish is an excellent example of fine Chinese metalwork of the 20th century. During the Qing dynasty, pewter craftsmen experimented with new techniques, showing the influence of Western silver tableware styles as well as Manchu dining culture. The two dishes are bound by a hinge, making it easily foldable and therefore portable for everyday use. Along the middle hinge and the perimeter of the dish is a charming trailing vine and leaf detail. A bat with wings outstretched decorates the opposite end, a symbol for happiness and good fortune. The little dish is finished with a low relief maker's mark on the base.
From the collection of Frances and Gary Comer.
- Dimensions:Height: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Width: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
- Style:Chinese Export (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
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PAGODA RED is a renowned resource for designers as well as collectors of contemporary and ancient Chinese, Korean and Japanese art. They offer a curated edit of fine and provincial furniture, ceramics, scholars' objects, and paintings and textiles, each piece historically and geographically authentic.
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