ASIATICA: HIMALAYA, CHINA 8. DEZEMBER 2026

inscription. The base stamped LUENWO and with aw seal mark; side stamped with the purity mark Wen Yin (Standard Silver). This fine presentation cup carries a historical inscription recor­ ding the events of the Boxer Rebellion in 1900 (Gengzi year) at Yantai (Chefoo), Shandong Province. Presented by Li Xijie (Super­ intendent of the Yantai Maritime Customs), the cup honours John Noel Tratman, the British Consul stationed in Yantai during the crisis. The text notes that while the Shandong region was at the epicen­ tre of the conflict, peace was maintained due to the concerted efforts of local and foreign officials. Following the uprising, foreign consuls were awarded imperial Chinese decorations (Order of the Double Dragon). However, British consular regulations prohibi­ ted Consul Tratman from accepting foreign honours. To express gratitude and formal recognition, this silver presentation cup was specially commissioned and presented in tribute. CHF 4 000 / 6 000 (€ 4 300 / 6 450) 188* BEDEUTENDER SILBERPOKAL China, Shanghai, zyklisch datiert 1900, H 31,5 cm. 2056 g. Mit zwei drachenförmigen Handhaben. Wandung mit reliefiertem Drachendekor in Wolken, graviert mit der Devise He Chong Gong Ji (In Harmonie und Einigkeit zusammenwirken) sowie einer 8-zei­ ligen Widmung. Gestempelt LUENWO mit Werkstattstempel und Silberfeingehaltspunze Wen Yin (Standard-Silber). Dieser feine Pokal trägt eine bedeutende historische Inschrift, die sich auf die Ereignisse des Boxeraufstands im Jahr 1900 (Gengzi- Jahr) in Yantai (Cheefoo), Provinz Shandong bezieht. Gestiftet von Li Xijie (Direktor des Seezolls von Yantai), ehrt der Becher John Noel Tratman, den damaligen britischen Konsul in Yantai. AN IMPORTANT CHINESE EXPORT SILVER PRESENTATION CUP China, Shanghai, dated 1900 (Gengzi year), H 31.5 cm. 2056 g. Flanked by dragon handles, high-relief chased with a dragon amongst clouds, incised with the motto He Chong Gong Ji (Working Together in Harmony) and a 8-column presentation 73