CHINESE EXPORT SILVER DRAGON MUG GOLD WASH LEECHING, c1850
This is an extremely rare c1850 Chinese export silver GOLD wash dragon mug.
Selling 40 year personal collection of Chinese export silver.
One of only a handful of export period dragon mugs originally made of silver gilt.
From Leeching.
Double wall construction, continuous scene of battling warriors.
Both foot soldiers and men on horseback.
Each figure completely unique.
The shield with script JGL (?) for original owner.
Full body dragon handle.
Chinese export gold wash dragon mug is 4 1/4 inches 8 1/2 (standard) ounces.
Signed LC for Leeching.
In very fine condition. Rich gilt patina.
Near original hand chased detail.
Few tips of dragon claws missing.
Massachusetts residents are subject to sales tax.
