Auction: CSS112B - A DISTINGUISHED LADY’S COLLECTION OF CHINESE SYCEE
Lot: 1043
China, Qing Dynasty, Yunnan Province, [Zhong Qian AU55] saddle shaped silver 5 tael sycee, 1884-1911, issued by Chen Yuan Chang Hao in the 5th month of the lunar calendar, 55.8x37.8x14.1mm, weighs 156.3g, inspected by the official Tong Fu Cheng. The booming trade of opium within Yunnan brought an influx of silver, but discrepancy in purity of silver from different regions meant that a unified standard is needed for buyers and sellers alike, hence the introduction of the quality control system. Interesting to note that Chen Yuan Chang Hao is likely named after Chen Yuan Chang, also one of the official appointed assayers.
A Distinguished Lady's Collection of Sycee
China, Qing Dynasty, Yunnan Province, [Zhong Qian AU55] saddle shaped silver 5 tael sycee, 1884-1911, issued by Chen Yuan Chang Hao in the 5th month of the lunar calendar, 55.8x37.8x14.1mm, weighs 156.3g, inspected by the official Tong Fu Cheng. The booming trade of opium within Yunnan brought an influx of silver, but discrepancy in purity of silver from different regions meant that a unified standard is needed for buyers and sellers alike, hence the introduction of the quality control system. Interesting to note that Chen Yuan Chang Hao is likely named after Chen Yuan Chang, also one of the official appointed assayers.
Estimate
HK$7,500 to HK$15,000
Starting price
HK$7500