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A Chinese silver vase mark of (Zhao), circa 1900 which seem to have begunBaluster form, the body featuring four medallions intricately pierced and chased with cherry blossom, blooming flowers and foliage, on a domed scallop rimmed circular base. Size & weight height 20cm, diameter widest point 9cm, weight 8oz. Condition excellent all round additional notes This vase; the mark actually reads ZHAO and not "Chao Zhao". Zhao is a Chinese surname. The mark is of a Chinese silversmith but one who operated in Hu in Vietnam, hence