A rare and expressive silver liquor service, consisting of a tray, a shaker, and twelve shot cups, all richly adorned with sculptural ornamentation of traditional Chinese dragons chasing the flaming pearl — a potent symbol of prosperity, power, and immortality in Chinese culture.
The shaker features a detailed coiling dragon wrapping around the body, while each cup displays a unique relief dragon motif. The tray is framed by an intricate border of dragons and clouds, with a finely engraved central scene of a dragon in pursuit of the pearl.
Marks:Stamped with the maker’s mark: ZEEWO and a Chinese character mark.
Dimensions:Tray: Ø approx. 30 cm
Shaker: height approx. 20 cm
Cups: height 5 cm each
Weight:Total weight: 1845 g
Condition:Good condition with minimal signs of age. Relief decoration well preserved. Clear maker’s marks.
Provenance:China, workshop of ZEEWO. Created in the tradition of early 20th-century Chinese export silver, blending national symbolism with Western functional design.
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