CHINA. Tibet. Sho, Year 59 (1794/5). Ch'ien-lung (Qianlong). PCGS MS-62.
L&M-639; K-1461; KM-C-72; WS-0203. Variety with 28 dots on the obverse. A handsome example in seldom encountered condition, with this piece being unsurpassed on the PCGS population report. Displaying a shimmering white brilliance, this Tibetan example avoids all the ugly problems that often plague the issue. Fully struck and handsome, this glowing and radiant Sho is certain to command a plethora of excited bids from the dedicated specialists in the Tibetan series.
From the Kenneth Bressett Collection
Ex. Kagin (bt. ca. 1980) @ $75.
Estimate: $5000 - $10000