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Auction: CSS112B - A DISTINGUISHED LADY’S COLLECTION OF CHINESE SYCEE
Lot: 1044

China, Qing Dynasty, Yunnan Province, [Zhong Qian MS61] saddle shaped silver 5 tael sycee, 1884-1911, issued by Li Wan Bao Hao, 58.5x36.7x15.5mm, weighs 151.0g, inspected by the officials Tong Fu Cheng, She Qing Cheng and Zhou Bao Quan (with 'tail fin' stamp). 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. In fantastic condition, with reflective lustre on the stamped surfaces and well defined saddle shape

A Distinguished Lady's Collection of Sycee



China, Qing Dynasty, Yunnan Province, [Zhong Qian MS61] saddle shaped silver 5 tael sycee, 1884-1911, issued by Li Wan Bao Hao, 58.5x36.7x15.5mm, weighs 151.0g, inspected by the officials Tong Fu Cheng, She Qing Cheng and Zhou Bao Quan (with 'tail fin' stamp). 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. In fantastic condition, with reflective lustre on the stamped surfaces and well defined saddle shape

Estimate
HK$9,000 to HK$18,000

Starting price
HK$9000