{"product_id":"late-19th-century-china-yunnan-style-sycee-set-of-8-silver-ingots","title":"Late 19th Century China Yunnan Style Sycee Set of 8 Silver Ingots","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"595\" data-start=\"74\"\u003eThis superb Late 19th Century China Yunnan-style Sycee set comprises eight finely cast silver ingots, each carrying a single Chinese character that together form the auspicious blessing: \u003cstrong data-end=\"377\" data-start=\"261\"\u003e“May your happiness be as boundless as the Eastern Sea and your longevity as enduring as the Southern Mountain.”\u003c\/strong\u003e Deeply rooted in traditional Chinese culture, this well-known phrase conveys wishes of prosperity, long life, and enduring good fortune, elevating the set beyond simple bullion to an expression of heartfelt sentiment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1109\" data-start=\"597\"\u003eYunnan-style sycee from the late Qing era are admired for their distinctive boat-shaped form, smooth yet handcrafted surfaces, and regional casting techniques unique to southwestern China. Each ingot shows subtle individual characteristics, reflecting the manual moulding process. Complete multi-piece sets bearing a continuous inscription are especially scarce, as most sycee circulated separately in commercial and tax settings rather than as ceremonial groupings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1554\" data-start=\"1111\"\u003eThe unified blessing strongly suggests that this set was created for a special presentation purpose—possibly commemorating a marriage, a milestone birthday, or an official appointment. Today, the set stands as a culturally rich and visually striking ensemble that appeals equally to collectors of Chinese silver, traditional art, and numismatic history. It represents a beautiful fusion of craftsmanship, symbolism, and late Qing-era heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTotal Weight: 258 grams\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thompsons Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49389191954665,"sku":null,"price":1495.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/9824\/7913\/files\/IMG_2120.jpg?v=1763693187","url":"https:\/\/thompsonscoins.com.au\/products\/late-19th-century-china-yunnan-style-sycee-set-of-8-silver-ingots","provider":"Thompsons Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}