Ming Knife Money, China, 481 - 255 BCE

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Ming Knife Money, China, 481 - 255 BCE
Ming Knife Money, China, 481 - 255 BCE
Ming Knife Money, China, 481 - 255 BCE
Description (Brief):

One (1) Ming knife money

Description (Brief)

China, 481 - 255 BCE

Description (Brief)

Obverse Image: Seal text with three lines on the handle.

Description (Brief)

Obverse Text: Romanization: MING (for the city of Ming).

Description (Brief)

Reverse Image: Three Seal characters.

Description (Brief)

Reverse Text: Romanization: TSO / CH'I (Translation: Left seven).

Date Made: 481 - 255 BCE

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: China

See more items in: Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection, East Asian Coins

Exhibition:

Exhibition Location:

Credit Line: Bequest of George B. Glover

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.32055.52Catalog Number: 32055.52Accession Number: 32055

Object Name: knife money

Physical Description: bronze (overall material)Measurements: overall: 142 mm x 24 mm x 3 mm; 5 19/32 in x 15/16 in x 1/8 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-4e52-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1842332

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