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Chinese Export Silver Mug

$5,484.62
£4,000
€4,665.12
CA$7,510.31
A$8,350.45
CHF 4,360.14
MX$101,645.28
NOK 55,633.53
SEK 52,125.96
DKK 34,816.61
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About the Item

An interesting and delightful Chinese export silver mug, of double-skin construction and decorated with bamboo leaves against a matte background. The small oval cartouche, which is flanked by two splendid looking winged insects, is engraved with an inscription that reads W.D.B. from his brother Robert 1st June 1847. The mug is from Canton in the 1840s, and has four pseudo-hallmarks including YS for Yatshing. Weight 293g. .
  • Creator:
    Yatshing (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.02 in (10.2 cm)Diameter: 2.37 in (6 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1847
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU975530530932

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