A Chinese sterling silver ewer with dragon design, dating from the Qing dynasty. Raised dragon design which wraps around the body of the ewer, over a textured background. Cover of spout and ewer each have a cork under the silver top for fitting. Spout cover hangs from a chain when open. Silver stamp "monogrammed C, the base stamped C.J. Co., 'xiang', and 'STERLING' "on the recessed base.Weight: 1194 g (38.2 oz t) H. 12" (30.5 cm)Provenance: Sotheby's New York, 14 Sep 2019,Saturday at Sotheby's: Asian Art Featuring Chinese Art From the Metropolitan Museum of Art Sale, Lot 1657Condition: good condition overall with surface wear and tarnish to the silver.