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29-127-1666

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 29-127-1666
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Period Qing Dynasty | Tongzhi
Date Made Qing Dynasty
Section Asian
Materials Bronze
Description

Obv. 同治通寶 Tong Zhi Tong Bao (Currency of the Tong Zhi Period). Rev. 镇宅平安 Zhen Zhai Ping An (Rid the Home of Evil Spirits, Peace). These are sometimes called flower coins (花钱).

Credit Line Purchased from Rev. Edward W. Thwing; subscription of Robert C. H. Brock, 1902
Other Number 11591 - R. C. H. Brock Collection Number

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