Two Full Sets of Chinese Geese and Duck Opium Weights
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Two Full Sets of Chinese Geese and Duck Opium Weights
Qing dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, includes two full sets of ten graduating bronze opium weights modeled in the shape of geese and ducks, each standing on a stepped platform base.
Tallest 4 3/4 in., 3 1/2 in.
From the collection of Ambassador and Mrs. Leonard Woodcock. They lived in China from 1977 to 1981 and continued to visit frequently until 1996. Ambassador Woodcock negotiated normalization between the United States and China with leader Deng Xiaoping, and was then selected to be the first U.S. Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China.
Collection of Ambassador and Mrs. Leonard Woodcock
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Qing dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, includes two full sets of ten graduating bronze opium weights modeled in the shape of geese and ducks, each standing on a stepped platform base.
Tallest 4 3/4 in., 3 1/2 in.
From the collection of Ambassador and Mrs. Leonard Woodcock. They lived in China from 1977 to 1981 and continued to visit frequently until 1996. Ambassador Woodcock negotiated normalization between the United States and China with leader Deng Xiaoping, and was then selected to be the first U.S. Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China.
Collection of Ambassador and Mrs. Leonard Woodcock
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
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Good estate condition.
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Two Full Sets of Chinese Geese and Duck Opium Weights
Estimate $50 - $25,000
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