Amulet (uncertain)

Medallion

92-1-209A

From: China (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: Asian

Object Number 92-1-209A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China (uncertain)
Section Asian
Materials Metal
Iconography Yin and Yang
Inscription Language Chinese Language
Description

One of four medallions. Octagonal piece with holes in top and bottom with loop through holes. Ying-yang design. Two concentric circles in center: outer with floral design, and inner with Chinese character. The other side has floral border pattern with Chinese writing "Sacred Lord of Spirits."

Credit Line Received from various sources, pre-1992

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