Antique Kut Hing Swatow Pewter Tankard,1890's

Description

Antique 1890's Kut Hing Swatow Pewter Tankard. Features etched Dragon design and solid pewter handle. Measures 4 1/8" tall with a base diameter of 2 7/8. From end of handle to end of rim is 4".  Holds approximately 10 oz.  Good antique condition with a few minor dents around the rim.  Could use a nice polishing.  Swatow (now called Shantou, means "mountain head") is a city on the east coast of Guandong that was a very important port (prefecture) city in China during the 1800s. Kut Hing appears to be the most prominent Swatow pewter smith at that time.
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