Qing Dynasty. Szechuan Piaoding ("Certified") Sycee of 10 Taels ND (19th-20th Century), cf. Cribb-XL.F.495 (added marks). 55mm. 364.53gm. Cast at Hongtai Bank. The stamp reads: "Hong Tai Xiang". A handsome piece with thick casting ripples on the face and ridges on the base. The face displays some later red inking, 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.

HID09801242017

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