A phoenix-pattern lobed silver bowl
宋 銀捶揲鳳紋花式盌
The bowl is of six-lobed form with round sides, supported a high foot. The centre of the interior is decorated in repousse technique with a dancing phoenix, wings outspread and long tail arched high over the head. The silver is patinated to a purplish-brown colour.
Dimensions: Diameter: 11.5 cm, 4 ½ inches
Date: Song dynasty (960-1279)
Stock No. 821
Price: On Request