1 Tael Weight, Japan, 18th century
1 Tael Weight, Japan, 18th century
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- Description (Brief)
- One (1) tael weight
- Japan, 18th century
- Obverse Image: Violin shaped, line of Kanji text inscribed.
- Obverse Text: [NEEDS TRANSLATION]
- Reverse Image: Line of Kanji characters inscribed.
- Reverse Text: [NEEDS TRANSLATION]
- Rim: Many stamps with a blossom
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- weight
- date made
- 18th century
- place made
- Japan
- associated place
- Japan
- Physical Description
- bronze (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 27.5 mm x 19 mm x 12 mm; 1 3/32 in x 3/4 in x 15/32 in
- ID Number
- NU.77.61.782
- catalog number
- 77.61.782
- accession number
- 1977.0796
- Credit Line
- Stack Family
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- Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
- East Asian Coins
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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