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20th Century Chinese Solid Silver Hip Flask, Canton, c.1920

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A stunning early 20th Century Chinese Export solid silver hip flask with silver hinged top and removable cup. This flask has an outer design featuring a Chinese dragon. Dragons in Chinese culture symbolise great power, good luck and strength. They represent power and authority, particularly control over typhoons, water, rainfall and floods. Emperors were assumed to have descended from the dragons. Unmarked, Probably Canton, c1920. CONDITION In Great condition - No damage, just general wear. SIZE Height: 12.7cm Width: 8cm Weight: 218g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.01 in (12.7 cm)Width: 3.15 in (8 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. In Great condition - No damage, just general wear.
  • Seller Location:
    Royal Tunbridge Wells, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: J93541stDibs: LU1348235936732
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