Wang Hing
A Pair of 19th Century Chinese Tazza
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A Pair of 19th Century Chinese Tazza
Wang Hing
A Pair of 19th Century Chinese Tazza
Date 1903
Epoque 20th century
Origine Hong Kong
Dimension 14 x 16 cm (5¹/₂ x 6¹/₄ inches)
The lotus-leaf shallow top embossed with a variety of motifs to include figures in a landscape, dragons, blossoming trees, birds perching on bamboo canes. Supported by a pedestal with stem in the shape of a dragon and round base with waves motif. Engraved inscription 'Presented to Evan Ormiston Esq. with Wei Wing Lock's best wishes Hong Kong 7th October 1903'.
Evan Ormiston, was a banker and managed the Mercantile Bank of India – a bank begun in 1855 by his father Walter Ormistion [of Scottish decent] in Singapore. He lived at ‘Derrington’, Peak Road. He was a Petitioner for the formation of a masonic Lodge, the University Lodge of Hong Kong No.3666, in 1913.
Evan Ormiston, was a banker and managed the Mercantile Bank of India – a bank begun in 1855 by his father Walter Ormistion [of Scottish decent] in Singapore. He lived at ‘Derrington’, Peak Road. He was a Petitioner for the formation of a masonic Lodge, the University Lodge of Hong Kong No.3666, in 1913.
Date: 1903
Epoque: 20th century
Origine: Hong Kong
Signature: Engraved inscription 'Presented to Evan Ormiston Esq. with Wei Wing Lock's best wishes Hong Kong 7th October 1903'.
Dimension: 14 x 16 cm (5¹/₂ x 6¹/₄ inches)
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