(t) CHINA. Southern Song Dynasty. Silver Gate Tax Ingot, ND (ca. 1127-1279). Graded XF by GBCA.
BMC-unlisted; Pictorial Yuanbao-unlisted; Zhejiang Provincial Museum-unlisted. Weight: 992 gms. "Meng Er Lang", "Yan Zhe Ju", "Chu Men Shui", "Chu Men Shui". The stamps were applied in each corner, but are now slightly obscured by minor earthen deposits, encrustation and abrasions. The surfaces of this large ingot exhibit signs of handling now displaying rich mottled patina. These Dynastic ingots seldom appear on the market and is sure to add depth to many collections.
Estimate: $1500 - $2000