Bell Money, China, 1122-255 BCE

Bell Money, China, 1122-255 BCE

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Description (Brief)
One (1) bell money
China,1122-255 BCE
Bell is uninscribed, has a large slight on the back, no design, no clapper.
General Information: Not Currency
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
bell money
date made
1122-255 BCE
place made
China
Physical Description
bronze (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 45 mm x 20 mm x 13 mm; 1 25/32 in x 25/32 in x 1/2 in
ID Number
NU.79.112.OC26A
catalog number
79.112.710
accession number
1979.1263
Credit Line
Chase Manhattan Bank
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East Asian Coins
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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