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370 - CHINA, a compressed brick of dark Pu’er Cha tea.
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Estimate CHF 100 - CHF 200

Description

CHINA, a compressed brick of dark Pu’er Cha tea. It could serve as a measure of value, as food in times of famine, as a remedy for lung diseases, or, more naturally, as a drink. Early 20th century. The front is decorated with a series of five stars in a row, a pagoda with three porticos and two rows of text in Chinese characters. The reverse is decorated with interlaced curved line motifs. L. 24 x 19 cm Thickness: 2.4 cm Signs of wear; some flaking. The translation of the text reads as follows: ‘Tea garden of the Sigongye Company’s public plantations’

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Auction time 09/08/2026 at 2:30 PM

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370 - CHINA, a compressed brick of dark Pu’er Cha tea. See original version (French)

370 - CHINA, a compressed brick of dark Pu’er Cha tea.
See original version (French)