A QING DYNASTY SILVER AND GILT DAMASCENED LIBATION CUP, CHINESE, ATTRIBUTED TO THE GUANGXU PERIOD (1875-1908), the chilong dragon form handle over a small cup with a sloping lip, the edge smooth over a hand hammered textured silvered ground with scrolling lotus foliate surrounding a mythological chi dragon and qilin, raised on dragon mask, scrolled tripod feet, verso a six character archaistic four character mark. Height: 3" Width: 2 3/8" Depth: 5" Mild patina, some gilt rubbing, surface soil and darkened spots, but overlaid good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age and use.Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."