CHINA. Shandong Yankeding. Provincial Salt Tax Ingot. 9 Tael, ND.
321.23 gms. BMC-Class XIX Group A#131. "Shan Dong Yan Ke" (Shandong salt tax). "Xiao Da Cheng" (Made by smith Xiao Dacheng). A wonderfully cast ingot with delicate air pockets on one side of base. High end wings with nicely executed layers. The stamps are evenly applied and fully legible. Some remaining luster in protected crevices. A seldom offered ingot type.
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