Charm

29-127-1597

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 29-127-1597
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Section Asian
Materials Bronze
Iconography Dragon
Description

Open work charm known as lou kong qian (镂空钱) or "hollowed out" money. Also known as "elegant" money ling long qian (玲珑钱). Two Dragons, head to tail, separated by two pillars surmounted by rosettes one of which is shaped like a flower with two leaves.

Credit Line Purchased from Rev. Edward W. Thwing; subscription of Robert C. H. Brock, 1902
Other Number 11522 - R. C. H. Brock Collection Number

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