Lot 2043

Sale 137 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

China, Q'ing (Ch'ing) Dynasty, uncertain emperor but issued in the mid 19th century, round horoscope inscriptional charm with round hole, 46mm, in bronze, (23.85 g), obv. inscription reading with the 12 signs of the Zodiac on the outer edge, rev. the eight diagrams of Fu Hsi and corresponding Chinese characters', (Zhong guo hua qian No.1490, p.335, cf.Schjoth 92 for reverse). Very fine and rare.

Ex E. Wodak Collection.

Estimate
$100
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$320

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