Coin

29-127-2891

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 29-127-2891
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Period Southern Ming Dynasty
Date Made Zhang Xianzhong
Section Asian
Materials Bronze
Description

Obv. 大順通寶 Da Shun Tong Bao. Rev. 工 Gong below. Mint: The Board of Works. 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 820 - R. C. H. Brock Collection Number

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