Consisting of a tall central trumpet-form receptacle, surrounded by three additional ones of slightly smaller size. Each decorated with four-clawed dragons in deep repousse and with fine chasing.
The central dragon on the large central holder is posed upright and clasping the effulgent pearl in one of his clawed legs. This is very unusual, as the pearl is often otherwise shown slightly out of reach.
The decoration is particularly well done.
Marked on edge of the foot: KMS and ideogram
Height: 13 inches (33 cm.)
NOTE: KMS is a rare maker in our experience. While noted in the index of makers in The Chait Collection of Chinese Export Silver, this is the first example by this maker that we have owned.
