Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
April 2021 Hong Kong Auction 9-11 Apr 2021
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(t) CHINA. Qing Dynasty. 10 Cash, ND (ca. 1857-61). Board of Works Mint, new branch. Wen Zong (Xian Feng). Certified "Authentic" by Zhong Qian Ping Ji Grading Company.
Hartill-22.758. Weight: 14.3 gms. Er bao. "Xian Feng zhong bao"; Reverse: "Dang shi". This nicely preserved example exhibits bold well-formed calligraphy, naturally rough surface texture in the open areas and relatively smooth rims with evidence of file marks from the finishing process. The edge does show a couple of areas of roughness from the casting process mentioned for accuracy, otherwise a pleasing survivor.
Estimate: $50.00- $70.00
Hartill-22.758. Weight: 14.3 gms. Er bao. "Xian Feng zhong bao"; Reverse: "Dang shi". This nicely preserved example exhibits bold well-formed calligraphy, naturally rough surface texture in the open areas and relatively smooth rims with evidence of file marks from the finishing process. The edge does show a couple of areas of roughness from the casting process mentioned for accuracy, otherwise a pleasing survivor.
Estimate: $50.00- $70.00