LOT 0205 Group of Chinese Silver Items, 19th Century
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This group consists of six keys and three spoons. The group of six keys has various sizes and designs. Most keys have a floral design with calligraphy around the barrel of the key. The spoons are of different shapes and appear to be handmade. One spoon is missing its handle. Dimensions are: Largest key: 1 1/4 inches tall X 4 1/2 inches long; 3.2 cm tall X 11.4 cm long. Smallest key: 7/8 inch tall X 3 1/8 inches long; 2.2 cm tall X 7.9 cm long. Largest spoon: 6 3/8 inches long X 2 inches wide at bowl of spoon; 16.2 cm long X 5.1 cm wide at bowl of spoon. Small spoon: 4 1/2 inches long X 1 1/2 inches wide at bowl of spoon; 11.5 cm long X 3.8 cm wide at bowl of spoon. All measurements are approximate. Condition: One spoon missing handle and cracked at the joint connecting the handle. Keys show use and age wear. Provenance: From the old collection of Mr. William Wu, San Francisco, USA. William Wu (1939-2007) was born in Shanghai and moved to Hong Kong with his family when he was young. In 1957, he was admitted to the Department of Philosophy at Princeton University. Because of his interest in history, in 1979 he received a doctorate in art history from Princeton University focusing on the Chinese artist Gong Xian. After graduation, he was successively employed as a professor of art history at Dartmouth, Oberlin, and other colleges. He later settled in San Francisco, California, where he presided over the Chinese Cultural Center, held regular cultural exhibitions, and devoted himself to introducing Chinese culture and artists to Western audiences. During the 1980s, he traveled between San Francisco and Shanghai and became an important bridge for cultural and artistic exchanges. Professor William Wu and the famous movie star Jet Li are distant relatives, and he was a great help in the early years of Jet Li's career development. Mr. Wu maintained contact with Jet Li during his life.
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