1900s Qing Dynasty 900 Silver Lidded “Ginger” Pot w Hunting & Family Scenes 250g

This is an outstanding handcrafted and hand-decorated pot that we date to the Qing dynasty years of the early 1900s. It is not marked; tests confirm it is a minimum of 900 for its near sterling silver fineness. It has a deliberate, tasteful, near matt finish with a low sheen.

Siting on a low octagonal foot ring the body has eight finely engraved panels. Four feature depictions of hunters on horseback armed with bow and arrow hunting a tiger or bird in flight. The remaining four feature the ladies and children at leisure in open parkland. The remaining areas of the wall are ornately engraved with beautiful flowers and scrolled leaves. The push on lid has a similar ground with a central “Chinese peach” finial.

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The pot is in excellent antique condition, no damage or faults to report, some minor wear and a warm patina. The photos form part of the condition description.