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Auction: CSS92C - THE PRESTIGIOUS ACADEMIC REFERENCE COLLECTION OF THE LATE DR. WERNER BURGER - Part 3: Chinese Charms
Lot: 2779

China: Qing Dynasty (1644-1911 CE), coin-shaped charm, Sichuan mint production, obverse inscribed 'Lu' four times in regular script and reverse inscribed 'Ji xiang' in seal script, 30.4x1.7mm, 8.3g, Zhong Qian Genuine. Very rare. The obverse is inscribed with the character 'Lu' four times, expressing the wish for imperial appointments and recognition. Believed to be officially produced by the Sihuan Mint, this example is marked by its fine quality found in the broad outer rim, clearly defined inner rim, and calligraphic style. It is part of a four-piece set with three other types inscribed respectively with 'Fu', 'Shou' and 'Xi'. Exceedingly rare and sought after.


川爐四祿方孔吉語花錢，背左右“吉祥”二字篆書，清朝（公元1644–1911），30.4x1.7mm，重8.3g，中乾真品。極少。此錢面文楷書四“喜”字，列於錢穿四週。背文篆書“吉祥”二字，列於錢穿左右。此錢形制規整，外緣寬闊，內郭方正，為清代川爐官鑄花錢，同套另有四福、四壽及四喜三枚。

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Starting price
HK$2000