$8,295
Large Chinese Export Silver Cup, Shanghai, Luen Wo, late 19th/early 20th century, the body chased and embossed with writhing dragons amidst cloudwork, with small central roundel engraved with Chinese characters, upper rim with bamboo-style rim, with two dragon-form loop handles, on tiered foot with bands of bamboo, fish and crustaceans, and further dragons, ht. 12 3/4 in., approx. 38 troy oz. good, with minor age wear.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-10-02