清代乾隆年间"元记"十两金锭 。尺寸：80.92 x 25.98毫米，重：367.85克。中心镌有"元记"商号名，两头镌有"宝"，反面有两个圆形凹戳。标志性的元宝形状，两翼微微翘起，正面有水波纹。此元宝正面的三个戳记，与哥德马尔森号沉船上打捞起的元宝上的戳记相似，唯此元宝上的戳记为圆形而非方形。底部和两侧没有戳记。如在放大镜下仔细观察，可见凹裂处有少许积土。中国元宝藏家的不二之选，市面难得一见。CHINA. Qing (Ch’ing) Dynasty. Gold 10 Tael Ingot, ND (ca. 1750). EXTREMELY FINE.Dimensions: 80.92 x 25.98 mm. Weight: 367.85 gms. "Yuan Ji" (private bank name) at center, "Treasure" at either end, reverse stamped twice in circular indent. Typical shape with slightly raised ends and ripple pattern on face. The three stamps across face are similar to those found on ingots from the wreck of the VOC East-Indiaman Geldermalsen except the stamps on this bar are circular instead of square. No markings on base or sides. Upon close inspection with the aid of magnification minor deposits are noticed in the crevasses of this impressive ingot. A real treat for the specialist of Chinese sycee as the opportunity to acquire such a rarity does not present itself often.
