China
Qing Dynasty. Uncertain Province Sycee of 12-1/2 Taels ND, Opitz-pg. 324 (this piece illustrated), Cribb-Unl. 85mm. 439.95gm. Each of the two stamps reads: "Gong Xin Chang" (possibly a personal or place name). A seemingly unpublished, elongated-shape sycee in Cribb's catalog of unknown provincial origin. We note that the same pair of stamps is known from Piaoding of Szechuan. 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.
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Estimate: 2000-3000 USD