Inventory no.: 578

578

SOLD

Fine Export Chinese Silver Walking Cane Handle

Southern China, 19th century

length: 24.5 cm

This walking cane handle is beautifully chased with scrolling stems of chrysanthemum blooms and foliage amid which are several frolicking butterflies.

The top of the handle is chased with a prominent Chinese ‘shou’ (long life) symbol.

The piece is unmarked; the workmanship is unusually fine however.

Inventory no.: 578

SOLD

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