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Lot 4286 Session 14 (4.30pm Friday) Antiquities
Estimate $1,500
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CHINA, Northern Sung Dynasty, Emperor Hui Tsung, (A.D. 1101-1125), iron money tree of 40 large iron coins in four rows, issued as Cheng-ho (1111-1117), each coin 32mm, tree length 400 mm, width 170 mm. Fine and very rare, stored in silk lined Chinese manufactured case.
This very rare, large and perfect money tree was recently excavated from Shan-Xi ancient mint site.
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