CHINA, Charms. 19th century. Brass Charm (35mm, 13.97 g, 12h). Shang liang ma chao type. Near VF.

Electronic Auction 558
Lot: 811. Estimated: $ 100

World, Brass

Sold For $ 400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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CHINA, Charms. 19th century. Brass Charm (35mm, 13.97 g, 12h). Shang liang ma chao type. Shang liang ma chao (upper [roof] beam drive away evil) in Hànzì / Shang ming chang sheng (Hu [Year of the Tiger] decrees long life) in Hànzì. Hartill, Amulets 4.224-8 (year not listed). Brown surfaces, applied red deposits, cleaning marks. Near VF.

From the Norman Frank Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 20 March 2024 at 14:30:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.