Bidspirit auction | CHINESE GOLD BAR

CHINESE GOLD BAR - Late Qing Dynasty, Ca. late 19th - early 20th century AD. A rare example of Chinese gold craftsmanship, this gold bar is made in the form of foldable leaf pages inscribed with intricate characters. The gold leaves feature a hammered texture that adds depth to their appearance. Size: 92mm x 38mm; Weight: 38.7gProvenance: Prince Collection, 1990s-2014; ex Ira & Larry Goldberg, Auction 62, 03/02/2011, lot 3384.This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.