Bidspirit auction | RARE CHINESE GOLD FLINT

RARE CHINESE GOLD FLINT - Southern Song Dynasty, Ca. 12th-13th century AD. A rare and exceptional gold tablet bar, characterized by its elongated rectangular form, polished surface, and distinctive golden sheen. Such gold bars were used for both ceremonial purposes and as a medium for trade or official transactions during this period.Size: 142mm x 19mm; Weight: 40gProvenance: Prince Collection, 1990s-2014; ex Stephen Album Rare Coins, 7 December 2008, lot 379.This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.