Object Number | 29-127-193 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Chinese |
Provenience | China |
Period | 19th Century |
Date Made | 19th Century |
Section | Asian |
Materials | Bronze |
Inscription Language | Chinese Language | Chinese Language |
Description | Bronze amulet in the shape of a coin with a square center. The inscription on the obverse, in seal script (xiaozhuan), reads: 富貴昌樂 Fu Gui Chang Le, "wealth, prestige, prosperity and happiness.”The reverse has an inscription with eight characters: 三官公君士宜主長. |
Outside Diameter | 7.6 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from Rev. Edward W. Thwing; subscription of Robert C. H. Brock, 1902 |
Other Number | 10120 - R. C. H. Brock Collection Number |
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