Qing dynasty (Late 19th century)

Of flattened shield form with recessed foot, each side is incised with Manchurian characters on one side and Mongolian on the other. Together with a matching stopper inlaid with coral and turquoise.

H: 2 1/4in. (5.9cm.) including stopper

Baitong is a zinc and tin alloy.

Provenance:
Kenneth Greenstein
Sotheby’s London, June 21, 1995

Condition: good with some wear.

Ref. SBK550

US$1,200