A Pair of 19th Century Chinese Tazza
Silver
Hong Kong, circa, 1900.
Maker’s mark of Wang Hing to the rim of the base.
Height: 14cm, 5.5'',
Width: 16cm, 6''.
The lotus-leaf shallow top embossed with a variety of motifs to include figures in a landscape, dragons, blossoming trees, birds perching on bamboo canes. Supported by a pedestal with stem in the shape of a dragon and round base with waves motif. Engraved inscription 'Presented to Evan Ormiston Esq. with Wei Wing Lock's best wishes Hong Kong 7th October 1903'.