Title
Standing cup
Year/Period
Late 19th-early 20th century
Region
China
Material
Dimension
Object size: H: 32,
x W: 24.5,
x D: 12 cm
x W: 24.5,
x D: 12 cm
Accession No.
2012-00182
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Kip Lee
This silver standing cup with a reeded rim and scroll handles is engraved with flowering plants, possibly peonies, and a phoenix of sophisticated plumage. A shield-cartouche is engraved with a dedication or award to Capt. P Meerman, followed by a list of names in Chinese. Horse racing, rowing and cricket were popular pastimes in the Treaty Ports and junior members of the great trading houses would have competed for silver trophies such as this.
