Qing Dynasty. Hubei Yuanbao ("Principle") Sycee of 20 Taels ND (19th Century), Opitz-pg. 325 (this piece illustrated), Cribb-Class XIV.A. 99mm. 714.04gm. The stamps read: "Xiang Gang" (Hong Kong), "He Nei" (Hanoi), "Dong Jing" (Tokyo), and "Hai Fang" (Haiphong Port). A captivating trade piece which appears to have circulated in Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Japan, though it lacks the usual date and place name stamps. Very well-formed and symmetrical, with a light iridescent cabinet tone. The base displays a small inventory sticker from Mr. Opitz's collection. This lot has not yet been assigned a grade, as it will be submitted to Gongbo for certification before the auction.

HID09801242017

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