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Kwan Wo
Time Period:
Around
1870 to 1925
Location:
Thought to be Canton or Hong Kong
Maker Information:
Not much is known about this maker other than he was probably active in the late 19th and early 20th century. Some scholars believe this maker could also be the same maker marked “Kwong Wa”.
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Marks:
The mark of Kwan Wo has been observed invarious different forms. It is known to exist in the following forms:
| KW |
KW with shop mark |
| KW, 90, and shop mark |
KW 90 |
Known workshop/artisan marks:
Kwan Wo was known to employ different workshops/ shop marks. Known workshops/ shop marks are as follows:
| Po Hung, Bao Hang or Bo Hong
寶行 |
Chue He, Ju He, or Goi Wo
聚和 |
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Chang Chi, Chang Ji or Cheong Kei 昌記
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Tso, Zuo or Tsok |
Examples and their marks:
Item # 1 – Kwan Wo
Provenance: From the Shen Rong collection
Form: Salver with reticulated border with 8 alternating interior panels of mandarins, bamboo, dragons, and chrysanthemums on bun feet.
Dimensions: 8 inches diameter by 0.25 inches tall
Item # 2 – Kwan Wo
Provenance: Private collection
Form: Toothpick holder with applied dragon design on base with bamboo supports
Dimensions: 3.25 inches tall by 1 inches wide at base
Item # 3 – Kwan Wo
Provenance: From the Shen Rong collection
Form: Apostle Spoon with bamboo stem and gilt bowl, the figurine shows a Manchu court official in ceremonial robe.
Dimensions: 5 inches long
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