China
Kuang-hsü bronze Pattern Ch'ien or Mace RY 29 (1903) MS63 Red and Brown NGC, Central mint at Tientsin, cf. KM-Pn291 (for pattern in silver), cf. L&M-4 (same), cf. Kann-930 (same). An extremely rare off-metal pattern striking, this impressive, choice example features a fairly red color despite being designated 'red and brown.' An exceptional opportunity to acquire and wondrous and impressive rarity.
Ex. Stack's Bowers & Ponterio 162 (8/2011), lot 70060 (where it realized a hammer of $5,250)
HID02901242017
Estimate: 3000-4500 USD