TWO EXPORT SILVER TANKARDS

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TWO EXPORT SILVER TANKARDS
SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

Each of slightly tapering cylindrical shape with dragon handle, the interior lined and gilt-washed, the first with hinged domed cover, decorated in repousse with equestrian warriors, footsoldiers and standard bearers in a landscape, centering a circular cartouche engraved 'FEB 14th 1871' below an obscure logo, the base marked KHC, Khecheong, between pseudo English hallmarks including a sovereign's head, leopard's head crowned and a lion passant, the second with Immortals wandering and resting in a landscape with bamboo, wutong and pine around bridges and shelters, centering a vacant shield, the base marked CHING preceded by obscure characters
5 3/4in. (14.5cm.) and 5 1/4in. (13cm.) high (2)

Lot Essay

Khecheong operated from Club Street, Honam Island, Canton during the period 1840-1870. Described as 'a very good silversmith', he was one of the most prolific. For other examples of his work, cf. Crosby Forbes, Chinese Export Silver 1785 to 1885, nos.96-163; Kernan, The Chait Collection of Chinese Export Silver, Catalogue, nos.68-102; and A.J.Marlowe, Chinese Export Silver, John Sparks, nos.32-33

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