Chinese Silver Dragon Box
An early 20th century Chinese silver lidded box, circular form, the push on lid with vacant circular cartouche framed by dragons in relief amongst clouds, conforming decoration to the body, stamped maker's marks and '85' to the base. Diameter 3.15 in.,163gms
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- Cartouche - An ornamental panel in the form of of a shield, oval or rectangular scroll with curling edges. It may be carved into the back of a chair or the top of a sideboard, or present on a piece of silver or jewellery, and contain the initials of the original owner, heraldic symbols, or some other inscription, such as the details of a presentation.
In ceramics the term defines the central area of a vase or similar with a decorative border in one of the shapes above, into which a decorative scene or figures have been painted.
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