Crystallized Silver (large)

Tongbai Co., Nanyang Prefecture, Henan Province, China
Small Cabinet, 7.4 x 7.0 x 1.5 cm
Start Time: 09/23/2011 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 09/29/2011 6:38:13 pm (CDT)
Auction Closed

Item Description

A sculptural and hefty vein specimen of Chinese silver featuring hackly silver AND a few curved and curled wires with a nice bright look. This is large for the locale, relatively speaking. The holes in the specimen are striking and increase its volume/weight ratio. Both sides of this piece are also peppered with clusters of yellow siderite microcrystals (according to a previous label), which are rare from this locale. This showy and excellent piece reminds me of classic Cobalt, Canada silvers. Silvers from this locale are uncommon on the market. 165 grams. Valued at $750-900

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