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Silver Dragon Inkstand
| Categories | Figural - Mythology; Literature; Religion; Fictional, Silver |
| Type | Dragon |
| Material | Silver |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | Wang Hing |
| Origin | China |
| Date or Era | circa 1900 |
| Measuring | 10” x 6” x 6 ¼” high |
Chinese silver inkstand made by Wang Hing (hallmarked). The inkstand has a figural design with Chinese dragons – long, scaled serpentine creatures with four legs. A small, lidded compartment in the middle with a hinged lid would hold stamps, pen nibs, etc. On either side are inkwells with ornate silver hinged lids.
Sold for $2931 in November 2023
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