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Online Auction 19  20-21 Mar 2023
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Lot 1297

Starting price: 80 USD
Price realized: 650 USD
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QING: Guang Xu, 1875-1908, AE charm (5.11g), CCH-210, fu shou ("happiness and longevity") in seal script, light stain, likely made in Sichuan, VF, ex K.K. Lee Collection, in old American Missionary Church Tithe & Offering Envelope dated 4 November 1923. Empress Dowager Cixi is said to have had these palace charms made to give out on special occasions and important birthdays. Empress Dowager Cixi held the Regency from 1861-1908.

Estimate: 100-150 USD
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