Coin-Like Charm
About this object
History of use
A coin-like charm, which could have circulated (Larson, David). A hanging piece for merchant and small shop owners for trade instruments. Associated with gift exchange and festivity (Li, Min).
Physical description
Round, square hole in centre, inner and outer rims on both sides, four Chinese characters on obverse, four Chinese characters on reverse.
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Materials
Date Made
Ming-Qing Dynasties (1368-1911)
Date Acquired
1 Feb 1961
How Acquired
Donated
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Measurements
0.09 x 2.27 cm
Object Number
Edz4197