The Muwen Tang Collection Series Vol. 2
240 pages, 116 colour plates, cloth, text in Chinese and English. Hong Kong, 2004.
ISBN: 978-988-97206-3-6

by Simon Kwan

The second volume of the series brings you one of the most significant collections of Chinese Silver in private collections. Included in the catalogue are 116 fine examples of Chinese Silver from different periods selected from the Muwen Tang Collection. An introductory research of the subject from the Warring States (745-221 BCE) through to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911 CE) is also annexed.

Sample pieces:

Silver stem-cup with scene of deer hunt Tang (618-907)	Silver box with six-petal flower shape Tang (618-907)	Gilt silver pendant with a design of dragons Ming (1368-1644)	Gilt silver box in the form of a clam shell Tang (618-907)
Silver stem-cup with flowers and birds design Tang (618-907)	Gilt silver chrysanthemum- shaped saucers Southern Song (1127-1279)	Silver cup and stand in a five-petal floral shape Northern Song (960-1127)	Silver hairpin with butterflies and ribbon design Ming (1368-1644)