Proof Vignette, "Entrance To Temple" From ABNC Archives. Proof Vignette, "Entrance To Temple" From ABNC Archives.China, ND (ca.1920's), "Entrance to Temple" proof vignette printed in black on india paper that is unmounted, Image has ornate entrance to temple with tree on right, 3 by 3.75 inches, Imprint on bottom has "C-1474 American Bank Note Co., NY", the vignette appears uncirculated but there is an internal bend to the left of the temple image away from design. Early and very attractive archival production proof used in the design of Chinese banknotes. ABNC.
Estimate: 800-1600 HKD