Qing Dynasty. Hubei Dabao ("Large") Sycee of 50 Taels ND, Opitz-pg. 323 (this piece illustrated), Cribb-Class XV.D. 120mm. 1679.9gm. Cast in the Yongchang District of Szechuan. Each of the three stamps reads: "Yong Chang" (District). An extremely rare piece, which, unlike the prolific 10 Tael "Kettledrum" sycee, were only produced in very small quantities for import into Hubei. Tinged with opalescent shades throughout the internal surfaces of the "wings", with aquamarine toning on the face. The face displays a small patch of discoloration from an old label, and 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.

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