1875-1920 Chinese Export Sterling Silver Dragon Clutch Purse by Yan Chang 炎昌 of Canton
$275.00
A Yan Chang 炎昌 for Wing Nam Chinese export silver clutch purse, ca. 1875-1920 with dragon motif. Well marked on the frame as shown. Handle is cast and has applied dragons and kanji characters.
Overall, this is a well constructed and a heavy piece. In close to perfect condition with an outstanding finish missing ring. Minor superficial flaws commensurate with age and use. With four auspicious symbols in applied and raised kanji characters on one side and a pair of dragons chasing the flaming pear on the other side. Nicely marked for maker on the inside of the frame.
117 grams
4.25"+ in length with an 8.75" chain.
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A Yan Chang 炎昌 for Wing Nam Chinese export silver clutch purse, ca. 1875-1920 with dragon motif. Well marked on the frame as shown. Handle is cast and has applied dragons and kanji characters.
Overall, this is a well constructed and a heavy piece. In close to perfect condition with an outstanding finish missing ring. Minor superficial flaws commensurate with age and use. With four auspicious symbols in applied and raised kanji characters on one side and a pair of dragons chasing the flaming pear on the other side. Nicely marked for maker on the inside of the frame.
117 grams
4.25"+ in length with an 8.75" chain.
Check out some of my other Chinese Export sterling silver here:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=shop_sugg§ion_id=29377402
Or just browse around the shop!
https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP
A Yan Chang 炎昌 for Wing Nam Chinese export silver clutch purse, ca. 1875-1920 with dragon motif. Well marked on the frame as shown. Handle is cast and has applied dragons and kanji characters.
Overall, this is a well constructed and a heavy piece. In close to perfect condition with an outstanding finish missing ring. Minor superficial flaws commensurate with age and use. With four auspicious symbols in applied and raised kanji characters on one side and a pair of dragons chasing the flaming pear on the other side. Nicely marked for maker on the inside of the frame.
117 grams
4.25"+ in length with an 8.75" chain.
Check out some of my other Chinese Export sterling silver here:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=shop_sugg§ion_id=29377402
Or just browse around the shop!
https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP