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LOT 2063

Chinese Ming Repousse Gold Disc

MING DYNASTY, 1368-1644 A.D. OR LATER

1 7/8 in. (3.61 grams, 48 mm).

Featuring two fish-bodied dragons swimming in opposite directions on a textured field, raised decorative border.

Provenance

Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s.

CONDITION

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LOT 2063

Chinese Ming Repousse Gold Disc

Sold for (Inc. bp): £780

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