Chinese silver mug, late 19th century
Chinese silver mug, late 19th century
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Description
Chinese silver mug, late 19th century, of European tankard form with an ornate curved dragon handle and ribbing to the rim and footrim; embossed with a scene of scholars in a wooded grove amongst bamboo and rockwork, with European-style buildings visible in the background, a group on one side engaged in a game of weiqi, a group on the other side exclaiming and pointing to the sky, where a writhing dragon is coiled amongst wisps of smoke; with presentation plaque engraved with the inscription ‘Montee MacCarthy Mor’, the base with character mark and initials S.S.
| item details | |
|---|---|
| Material and Technique | Embossed |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Period | 19th Century |
| Dimensions | Height: 10cm. (3 15/16in.); weight: 5 oz. |
Product REF: V821
