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Hong Kong Signature Sale 3055 22-23 Jun 2017
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Qing Dynasty gold Rectangular Cast Ingot ND (c. 1750), 26x79x14mm/366.5g. Weight equal to approximately 10 Taels. Cast in a boat shape with the top having stamped Chinese characters Chen Ji (name) and Bao (precious), the underside has stamped characters San Yi (at right and left) and Wang Pu (King's treasure house) at center. Identical to the bars from the wreck of the VOC East-Indiaman Geldermalsen sunk in 1752 with 147 pieces of gold bars and Sycee.
Ex. Heritage (9/2009 - Lot 20528)
HID02901242017
Estimate: 20000-30000 USD
Qing Dynasty gold Rectangular Cast Ingot ND (c. 1750), 26x79x14mm/366.5g. Weight equal to approximately 10 Taels. Cast in a boat shape with the top having stamped Chinese characters Chen Ji (name) and Bao (precious), the underside has stamped characters San Yi (at right and left) and Wang Pu (King's treasure house) at center. Identical to the bars from the wreck of the VOC East-Indiaman Geldermalsen sunk in 1752 with 147 pieces of gold bars and Sycee.
Ex. Heritage (9/2009 - Lot 20528)
HID02901242017
Estimate: 20000-30000 USD