Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 1935. Estimate $1000. Closing Date: Wednesday, 8 June 2005. Sold For $2000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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CHINA, Song Dynasty. Hui Zong. 1101-1126. Iron Cash Money Tree (length 40cm). Reign name Zheng He. Cast 1111-1118. Forty cast iron cash coins marked "Zheng He Zhong Bao" on double branched tree. Fisher 1088; Jen 283; Schjöth 646. Heavy rusty patina. Rare as a complete iron money tree. ($1000)
This and similar money trees have been found near Shanxi in China. This piece was exceptional in being completely intact when first seen, but sadly, in the course of being shipped to our Lancaster office it was damaged in transit. One branch of the tree is now detached, and two coins off the other branch. It is still unusual in being complete, with no missing coins. In custom made silk brocade case.