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Auction 152  9-10 Sep 2022
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Lot 1988

Estimate: 150 EUR
Price realized: 13 000 EUR
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KOREA, YI DYNASTI cast bronze one horse warrant (Ma Pa''e), dated year 29 of Wan Li, 7th moon (1601). D/ Script and seal. R/ Running horse. Très rare A later cast (early 20th century), 96 mm (7,5 mm thick), 275 g, with rounded edge.
Très Beau
Very Fine

The horse warrant served as a seal of authority and authorized the holder to use the Royal transportation facilities, with permission to requisition from one to five horses. They were used by the "King's Secret Mission Officer" to investigate government officials and military commanders and are dated according to the Chinese imperial year.
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