Antique Chinese Silver Battle Mug with Dramatic Dragon Handle

Chinese silver mug, ca 1865. Straight and upward tapering sides with dense low-relief frieze: Spearmen and swordsmen on foot and horse thrust and lunge and, in some cases, fall in battle. Applied armorial shield with engraved presentation dated May 4th 1865. S-scroll handle in form of scaly dragon with horned head peering over rim. Marked. Very good condition with deep patina. Overall dimensions: H 5 1/4 x W 5 1/4 x D 3 1/4 in. Weight: 10.8 troy ounces. #BX464

Estimate:$6,600

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