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Auction 50, Elite Collections | March 5

Thu, Mar 5, 2026 12:00PM EST
Lot 234

Vintage Chinese Boading Balls

Estimate: $100 - $200

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$150 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$4,000 $500
$15,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
  • Design & Theme: The balls feature hand-painted scenery with horses, a motif often associated with strength and success.
  • Construction: These are typically made of enameled stainless steel or iron and contain internal chimes that produce a soothing, bell-like resonance when rotated in the hand.
  • Presentation Case: They are housed in their original red fabric-covered, hinged display box, which features a traditional "Flying Dragon" graphic on the inner lid.
  • Purpose: Traditionally used in Chinese medicine to improve hand dexterity, relieve stress, and aid in meditatio

Dimensions: 2x4.5in 

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