Charm

Coin

29-127-3098

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 29-127-3098
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Period Qing Dynasty | Tongzhi
Date Made Emperor Muzong
Section Asian
Materials Bronze
Iconography Dragon | Phoenix
Description

Obv. 同治重寶 Tong Zhi Zhong Bao with dragons. Rev. Boo yuwan left and right 當十 Dang Shi above and below, with phoenixes. This is most likely a charm or amulet imitating a coin minted during the reign of Emperor Muzong.

Credit Line Purchased from Rev. Edward W. Thwing; subscription of Robert C. H. Brock, 1902

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