Qing Dynasty. Xianfeng (Wen Zong) Szechuan Piaoding ("Certified") Sycee of 10 Taels Year 4 (1854), Opitz-pg. 327 (this piece illustrated), Cribb-Class XL.B. 60mm. 373.17gm. The right stamp reads: "Xian Feng Si Nian" (4th year of Xianfeng), the left stamp reads: "Xin Jin Xian" (Xinjin County). An unusually early dated Piaoding, with Cribb recording none from before Kuang-hsü's reign in the British Museum Collection. Some minor residue is visible in the two stamps. The base displays a small inventory sticker from Mr. Opitz's collection. This lot has not yet been certified, as it will be submitted to Gongbo for certification before the auction.

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