Amulet, China, 19th century
Amulet, China, 19th century
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- Description (Brief)
- One (1) amulet
- China, 19th century
- Obverse Image: Four Seal characters read top, bottom, right, left.
- Obverse Text: [Needs Translation]
- Reverse Image: Crescent moon above, sun below, swords and decoration to right, turtle to left.
- Reverse Text: N/A
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- amulet
- date made
- 19th century
- place made
- China
- associated place
- China
- Physical Description
- copper (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 5 mm x 147 mm; 3/16 in x 5 25/32 in
- ID Number
- NU.79.112.732
- catalog number
- 79.112.732
- accession number
- 1979.1263
- Credit Line
- Chase Manhattan Bank
- See more items in
- Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
- East Asian Coins
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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