Solid Silver Scholar's Letter Opener, Qing Dynasty, China, Late 19th Century

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Solid Silver Scholar's Letter Opener, Qing Dynasty, China, Late 19th Century

Artist: Zu Jin

Solid silver letter opener/paper cutter, with a handle richly decorated on both sides in high relief with five-clawed Imperial dragons, butterflies, and bats; the blade is finely chiseled with a design of a dragon chasing the sacred pearl on one side and, on the other, a trio of bats soaring through the clouds, along with the auspicious inscriptions “FU—Happiness,” “LU—Prosperity,” “Shou—Longevity,” and a legible square hallmark (ZU JIN) on the blade.
Late 19th century, China, Qing Dynasty

(small chip at the tip of the blade; see photo)

680 €

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Le Grenier du Moulin - Argent-sur-Sauldre, France

Period: 19th century

Style: Asian art

Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Sterling silver

Length: 23,2

Reference (ID): 1834636

Availability: In stock