### DESCRIPTION

Antique 19th Century Chinese export solid silver basket, very finely crafted, unusually shaped, beautifully pierced and chased with bamboo leaves, chrysanthemum flowers and dragons amongst clouds, resting on elaborately decorated bamboo feet, double hinged swing-handles. The base is Hallmarked Chinese silver (90, tested is 900+ standard), Mark "WH" for [Wang Hing](https://www.pushkinantiques.com/wang-hing), the most important and renown Chinese luxury retailer and silver manufacturer active in Hong Kong, Canton and Shanghai (for more information please see A. Von Ferscht, Chinese Export Silver 1785-1940, 5th edition 2015, page 818).


### CONDITION

In Great Condition - No Damage.

### SIZE

Height (including handle): 22cm
Width: 29cm
Weight: 700g