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29-127-2788

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 29-127-2788
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Period Qing Dynasty
Date Made Zhang Xianzhong
Section Asian
Description

Obv. 大順通寶 Da Shun Tong Bao. Rev. 工 Gong below. The Board of Works. Unusual shape. Made by rebel leader Zhang Xianzhong using metal from ornaments and statues from temples around Chengdu.

Credit Line Purchased from Rev. Edward W. Thwing; subscription of Robert C. H. Brock, 1902
Other Number 670+ - R. C. H. Brock Collection Number

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