Gold elliptic plate engraved with cloud design
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Qing Dynasty The elliptic plate has a folded edge and a flat bottom, with cloud patterns carved on the inside bottom and at the edge. This plate is made of gold of 90% purity, and engraving skills are used to make the patterns look like relief sculptures, give a three-dimensional feel. |
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