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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