Amulet

Coin

29-127-2798

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 29-127-2798
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Period Ming Dynasty | Zhengde
Date Made Emperor Wuzong
Section Asian
Iconography Dragon | Phoenix
Description

Obv. 正德通寶 Zheng De Tong Bao. Rev. 文 Wen. Amulet minted during the Ming Dynasty. It is thought to bring good luck in gambling. Unusual to not have the dragon and phoenix on the reverse but rather on the rim of the obverse.

Credit Line Purchased from Rev. Edward W. Thwing; subscription of Robert C. H. Brock, 1902
Other Number 678- - R. C. H. Brock Collection Number

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