Silver model of Chinese junk

silver model

MODELS - VESSELS - FULL
marad; models
CHINA
Circa 1948
metal; wood
Overall: 10 5/8 x 10 3/4 x 5 3/4 in.

Silver model of Chinese junk on carved wood stand, 3 masts, 10 removable oars, 2 anchors from chains at bow, 2 sets of removable spears at stern, 5 adjustable cannons on deck, 5 flags from masts (one removed), flag on forward mast engraved "To Mr. Roger Lapham/from Staff of the/South China Offize of E.C.A./22. J...48", Chinese characters on transom, 3 shields on port and starboard side at stern. 9.356 troy ox. of silver.

UNIDENTIFIED junk
1976.46