Pair of small silver wine cups, covered all over the outside with black lacquer on which a landscape has been handpainted in gold. China, 19th century. Height: 1 5/8" (4,1 cm). Diameter: 2 11/16" (6,9 cm). Obvious signs of use and age, dark patina inside, tiny chips on lacquering on one cup, hairline cracks on lacquer (no danger), otherwise good condition.
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