Amulet

Coin

29-127-2799

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 29-127-2799
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. Dragon and Phoenix. Amulet minted during the Ming Dynasty. It is thought to bring good luck in gambling.

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

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