ANTIQUE 19thC CHINESE EXPORT SOLID SILVER DRAGON MUG, ZHUN ZHAO JI c.1880
19th Century Chinese export silver mug, tapering form, the double walled body is beautifully decorated in relief with dragons amongst clouds, very crisp and detailed, centering a shield engraved with elaborate initials, the handle is beautifully modelled as a dragon.
Hallmarked Chinese Export silver (900+), Maker's mark in Chinese for Zhun Zhao Ji.
Reference Number: A6060
DESCRIPTION
Antique 19th Century Chinese export solid silver mug, tapering form, the double walled body is beautifully decorated in relief with dragons amongst clouds, very crisp and detailed, centering a shield engraved with elaborate initials, the handle is beautifully modelled as a dragon.
The base is Hallmarked Chinese Export silver (acid tested shows a 900+ silver standard), Maker's mark in Chinese (for Zhun Zhao Ji, silversmith active in Canton).
CONDITION
In Great Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 12cm
Width: 13 x 8cm
Weight: 275g